Lighting for a complete Zoo tank

sunny03 · Dec 1, 2006

Hi guys

Would like to know for a zoos tank of size 18*12*12 what is a suitable lightings for it ?

If T5 what how many tubes is sufficent ??

or a 150W MH is it over kill ??

Thanks for your help

fishes2889 · Dec 1, 2006

Hey Sunny,
:welcome:
T5's only come in 24inches...... MH would be nice....but im not to sure on the heat issue.

Steve

bryan · Dec 1, 2006

Sweet little pendant and possibly a fan and you're set!

Good luck and Welcome to CZ!

JGoslee · Dec 1, 2006

IMO a 150w mh would be perfect for that size tank. A ROIII pendant would fit nicely over a 18" tank. A couple of well placed fans should prevent any heat issues. It sounds like it will be a cool little tank. Good luck!

sunny03 · Dec 1, 2006

heat should not be an issue

so if i am going for a MH should i get 6500k or 20k and what model should i get currently i am having a 150W DE with 6500k iwaski bulb. sould i cont to use it with blue light together ??

surfn · Dec 1, 2006

for a zoa only tank of that size, IMO any MH is way overkill! and as far as bulb temp, i would only consider 20k's.

you'll find your tank will do so much better if you upgrade it to something larger, like 15-20g.