lighting 29g

GoinSalt · 08-15-2006, 03:06 AM

I want to set up a 29g reef. I want enough lighting to keep/grow everything - sps, lps, clams, the whole shebang.

what kind/size/type lighting would work for this? I'm thinking about a MH pendant but what size do i need? I also have 110w of pc - 1 10k and 1 actinic.

Any suggestions? Depth of tank is 19 inches but with a DSB.

Thanks,

Nate

PS - or could I just use a butt-load of pc lighting, say, like 300w?

**charlie** · 08-16-2006, 09:32 PM

Maybe look into T5 lites also. I have no experience with them, but maybe someone else can add a little here. I don't know how clams do with T5 lites, but there are people out there that will swear by them.

GoinSalt · 08-16-2006, 09:56 PM

Yeah. I don't know much (OK, anything) about T5. I was hoping to pick up some kind of fixture used and I don't see too many posts for used T5. Maybe that's because everyone loves them!

But what about wattage, etc. for a 19" deep, 29g tank?

Nate

**charlie** · 08-16-2006, 10:02 PM

Don't worry about watts per gallon, that is pretty much outdated, worry more about the penetration you get from the lighting you have. Have you tried the search function for T5 lites?
A 150w or 175w MH pendant with a 10K bulb would actually do a good job also, and would be my personal preference, even for a softie tank. That and with a little actinic supplementation and you would be just fine. JMHO

GoinSalt · 08-17-2006, 01:38 AM

I know the wpg thing is obsolete. I was just trying to figure out what watt bulb to use that would allow me to keep just about anything.

You answered that question for me, Charlie. Thanks

Nate

**charlie** · 08-17-2006, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoinSalt

I know the wpg thing is obsolete. I was just trying to figure out what watt bulb to use that would allow me to keep just about anything.

You answered that question for me, Charlie. Thanks

Nate

Yeah didn't know if you knew or not, glad I could help.

crappyballer · 08-20-2006, 10:19 AM

i'm just a newb but i purchased this for my 29g Aquarium Lighting: Coralife Lunar Aqualights Compact Fluorescent Strip Lights

it seems to be working pretty well for now.

***Reefland*** · 08-20-2006, 11:17 AM

A 150w or 175w MH pendent would work excellent.

08-15-2006, 03:06 AM	#1
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	lighting 29g I want to set up a 29g reef. I want enough lighting to keep/grow everything - sps, lps, clams, the whole shebang. what kind/size/type lighting would work for this? I'm thinking about a MH pendant but what size do i need? I also have 110w of pc - 1 10k and 1 actinic. Any suggestions? Depth of tank is 19 inches but with a DSB. Thanks, Nate PS - or could I just use a butt-load of pc lighting, say, like 300w? Last edited by GoinSalt; 08-15-2006 at 03:08 AM.

08-16-2006, 09:32 PM	#2
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,668	Maybe look into T5 lites also. I have no experience with them, but maybe someone else can add a little here. I don't know how clams do with T5 lites, but there are people out there that will swear by them. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

08-16-2006, 10:02 PM	#4
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,668	Don't worry about watts per gallon, that is pretty much outdated, worry more about the penetration you get from the lighting you have. Have you tried the search function for T5 lites? A 150w or 175w MH pendant with a 10K bulb would actually do a good job also, and would be my personal preference, even for a softie tank. That and with a little actinic supplementation and you would be just fine. JMHO __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

08-20-2006, 11:17 AM	#8
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,027	A 150w or 175w MH pendent would work excellent. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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08-16-2006, 09:56 PM	#3
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	Yeah. I don't know much (OK, anything) about T5. I was hoping to pick up some kind of fixture used and I don't see too many posts for used T5. Maybe that's because everyone loves them! But what about wattage, etc. for a 19" deep, 29g tank? Nate

08-17-2006, 01:38 AM	#5
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	I know the wpg thing is obsolete. I was just trying to figure out what watt bulb to use that would allow me to keep just about anything. You answered that question for me, Charlie. Thanks Nate

08-20-2006, 10:19 AM	#7
crappyballer New in Town Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Villa Park Posts: 3	i'm just a newb but i purchased this for my 29g Aquarium Lighting: Coralife Lunar Aqualights Compact Fluorescent Strip Lights it seems to be working pretty well for now.

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