lighting

Reefer769 · 11-14-2004, 01:37 AM

alright, well i have a 150w mh hqi on my 30gal cube tank right now, im wondering what else i can add to this light setup to enhance the color in the tank a little bit more? maybe some nice blue actinics? or vho? haha im really clueless when it comes to lighting. so if you could help me out it would be great, thanks

Samper · 11-14-2004, 10:06 AM

Actinics would be fine.

**Poseidon** · 11-14-2004, 12:30 PM

Actinic 03 would be a great addition, but where are you going to mount it?

Reefer769 · 11-14-2004, 05:42 PM

i really have no idea... i do have a little space left in the hood on the sides for maybe one bulb on each side, but i would have to find some kind of retrofit kit.

Reefer769 · 11-14-2004, 06:06 PM

i found some compact fluorescent lights on ebay, there are 2 55W 50/50 bulbs for about 90$, this sound good?

wait... nvm

i just found this instead...
28 Watt Compact Fluorescent
BULB:
28w PFO CFL 50/50 10K and Actinic 03 Lamp

maybe 28w is too little though?

Reefer769 · 11-15-2004, 07:02 PM

heres a picture i made to get a better idea of what i mean. id also like to know if the way i have it in the picture wouldbe ok? i am going to place the actinic in the front becuase thats the only spot there room, and im only getting one, so will this be enough to even out the color?

***Reefland*** · 11-15-2004, 08:36 PM

Reefer769,

The 28w actinic will provide some blue coloration to your tank, but don't expect a lot from it.

Reefer769 · 11-15-2004, 11:05 PM

well, will it give an even amount of lighting where i placed it in the drawing? also would it be worth paying 50$ for?

or would i just be better off buying a 55w pfo power compact, with an actinic 03 bulb? it is more expensive but id rather spend more money then waste money buying something that i will regret later.

***Reefland*** · 11-16-2004, 12:28 PM

I'm not sure what you mean by even amount of light? It would add a bit of blue lighting to compliment your MH. Really at this point it is a personal preference. If you are wanting to add a lot more blue to your tank, perhaps you can just go with a 20k bulb instead of adding the additional lighting?

**Poseidon** · 11-16-2004, 03:20 PM

I would try this it is almost the same price as a 55 watt PC and will be easier for you to install, and less work to maintain!

Reefer769 · 11-16-2004, 04:15 PM

awsome thanks guys.

**Poseidon** · 11-16-2004, 04:38 PM

Np

11-14-2004, 01:37 AM	#1
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	lighting alright, well i have a 150w mh hqi on my 30gal cube tank right now, im wondering what else i can add to this light setup to enhance the color in the tank a little bit more? maybe some nice blue actinics? or vho? haha im really clueless when it comes to lighting. so if you could help me out it would be great, thanks __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

11-14-2004, 10:06 AM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	Actinics would be fine. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

11-14-2004, 12:30 PM	#3
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,257	Actinic 03 would be a great addition, but where are you going to mount it? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-14-2004, 05:42 PM	#4
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	i really have no idea... i do have a little space left in the hood on the sides for maybe one bulb on each side, but i would have to find some kind of retrofit kit. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

11-14-2004, 06:06 PM	#5
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	i found some compact fluorescent lights on ebay, there are 2 55W 50/50 bulbs for about 90$, this sound good? wait... nvm i just found this instead... 28 Watt Compact Fluorescent BULB: 28w PFO CFL 50/50 10K and Actinic 03 Lamp maybe 28w is too little though? __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!” Last edited by Reefer769; 11-14-2004 at 06:10 PM.

11-15-2004, 07:02 PM	#6
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	heres a picture i made to get a better idea of what i mean. id also like to know if the way i have it in the picture wouldbe ok? i am going to place the actinic in the front becuase thats the only spot there room, and im only getting one, so will this be enough to even out the color? Attached Thumbnails __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

11-15-2004, 08:36 PM	#7
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	Reefer769, The 28w actinic will provide some blue coloration to your tank, but don't expect a lot from it. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

11-15-2004, 11:05 PM	#8
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	well, will it give an even amount of lighting where i placed it in the drawing? also would it be worth paying 50$ for? or would i just be better off buying a 55w pfo power compact, with an actinic 03 bulb? it is more expensive but id rather spend more money then waste money buying something that i will regret later. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!” Last edited by Reefer769; 11-15-2004 at 11:26 PM.

11-16-2004, 12:28 PM	#9
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	I'm not sure what you mean by even amount of light? It would add a bit of blue lighting to compliment your MH. Really at this point it is a personal preference. If you are wanting to add a lot more blue to your tank, perhaps you can just go with a 20k bulb instead of adding the additional lighting? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

11-16-2004, 03:20 PM	#10
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,257	I would try this it is almost the same price as a 55 watt PC and will be easier for you to install, and less work to maintain! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-16-2004, 04:15 PM	#11
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 908	awsome thanks guys. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

11-16-2004, 04:38 PM	#12
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,257	Np __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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