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09-19-2005, 07:08 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Nashville
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Need some advise (Nano cube in progress)
Hello all I am setting up a 10 gallon Hex saltwater (nano) for the wife in the kitchen I am using the CPR bak pak 2 filter skimmer combo that is working great. I have about a 3 inch sand bed with about 15lbs of LR in there. My question is what type of light should i get for the tank it's going to be a zoo, and softie tank only things like that. There is a 12inch NO bulb on there now will that work or do i need some thing stronger. I dont have that much room since i want to keep the lid on it and the space for the light is only 12Lx3W.
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09-19-2005, 09:26 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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I wouldn't recommend a NO for any tank that is going to contain any corals. I would find a small PC fixture (and they make them small these days) at least.
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09-20-2005, 12:27 AM
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Governor
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Lakeland, Fl.
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i forgot who makes it,, bout 100 bucks or so..
but there is a 96 watt pc available with a real short bulb.. its like 12 inces.. and it is one of those combo bulbs.. with the actinic(blue really) built in.. i almost bought one for my tank this weekend to help eliminate a shadow i have..
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09-20-2005, 12:58 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Western MA
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I've seen 12" models (like Jalli or Current-USA). Problem is that they usually have 18 or 24W bulbs. They are used on refugiums primarily. I would be interested in seeing some higher wattage ones for smaller tanks.
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09-20-2005, 01:20 PM
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Mayor
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Chicago Suburbs
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Small Lights
I found a few smaller lights, but I think they may be too wide... but it's a start! Maybe you could squeze 'em in? Good Luck!
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...res.asp?CartId=
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09-20-2005, 01:49 PM
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Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
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If you want lots of light, check out IceCaps mini-pendant. It is available in a 70-watt version. The bulbs look like a normal outdoor floodlamp with a screw-in base, but inside is a halide bulb. The bulbs are available in 6.5k and 20k. With one of these, you could keep just about anything. Definitely overkill for zooanthids, but I thought I would throw it out there.
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09-20-2005, 06:29 PM
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Governor
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Lakeland, Fl.
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here is the bulb i was talking about it is 18 inches and 96 watts...
just get a 1x96 ballast and have a go at it! http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=PC1969
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