Lighting Advice

[BoneXriffic]

Hey all. I was hoping to get some insight and opinions on best led systems to use...cost vs effectiveness. I have a 29gal and am currently running a 250w MH. I also thing i have light to close to water....lots of algae growth. Coraline and other. Also vinegar dosing may have helped there. Hood is from old hex tank all help is much appreciated

 

[BoneXriffic]

Also...currently have some zoos. Shrooms. And leathers growing

 

[BoneXriffic]

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/o...current-usa/?gclid=CJegh9nkuMsCFc8lgQodoPgG3Q would this be adequet?

 

[diablomaster9045]

China black boxes are best bang for the buck. Check ebay, they are about $88 each. Personally I would swap the 250w over to a 150w or a 175w halide.

 

[Pete polyp]

Or you could raise the light you have about 16" off the top of the tank.

 

[Reefing Madness]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arctic-T247...376245?hash=item210a19af75:g:CBoAAOSwoydWiItT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-spectr...657867?hash=item25b7d0170b:g:RSEAAOSw-ndTnrLl

 

[BoneXriffic]

Thanks guys. So many different models its hard to cypher whats best

 

[Salty1962]

Definitely rise the light up higher. If you like the MH, I would stick to it. Much better growth! IMO

 

[LetItReef]

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/o...current-usa/?gclid=CJegh9nkuMsCFc8lgQodoPgG3Q would this be adequet?

We have this on our 29g and adequate for LPS and easy SPS which is place at the top.
Look into Current Pro too.

 

[Duke4Life]

The Pro model would work, I don't suggest on a tank deeper than 12-13 inches though unless it's a fowlr.

 

[BoneXriffic]

I suppose ill build a suitable hood and raise halide about a foot for now and see how it goes....cheapest route for now... will this help slow down algae growth?

 

[Pete polyp]

I suppose ill build a suitable hood and raise halide about a foot for now and see how it goes....cheapest route for now... will this help slow down algae growth?

Use some phosphate removing media and the algae will disappear