I havent really decided on what light I want to run yet. Majority if lights I see are made to be hung from the ceiling. I know my wife and I know that hanging from the ceiling is out of the question. The tank is a 36 gal bow. I'm thinking of going with a mars aqua but I need to figure out a way to mount the light. I've debated on doing to some bent conduit painted black down to the stand but I think my wife will have an issue with it. I got a strong feeling that she will probably want something that is either sitting or mounted to the tank some way. Does anyone have any ideas? If need be I can post a good picture of the setup later.
Ok guys need ideas
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I have found a kessil a80. Would one be enough for a 36gal bow front?
Or what would be a good light to use. I just hate to have to buy 2 lights for my set up. I really would prefer to use leds over anything else?
Or is anyone selling something that will work?
Or what would be a good light to use. I just hate to have to buy 2 lights for my set up. I really would prefer to use leds over anything else?
Or is anyone selling something that will work?
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Lawnmower Blenny says nom nom
We need a bit more info to help with some suggestions. What length and depth is the tank, type of corals and budget. A fish only tank will not need very strong lighting as compared to a mixed tank or an SPS tank.
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It's a 30 long 18 deep bow front. I dont plan on any advanced corals. Thinking just some softies and lps.
I ended up finding a prime JD last night in sale for a 100 so I picked it up. I figured if it isnt enough I can grab a second later down the road? Hope that decision dont bite me later down the road
I ended up finding a prime JD last night in sale for a 100 so I picked it up. I figured if it isnt enough I can grab a second later down the road? Hope that decision dont bite me later down the road
AdamNC
Lawnmower Blenny says nom nom
At first you can just settle your corals towards the middle as a Prime has an effective spread of about 18-20 inches. Later on pick up a second and then even them out at about 1/3 and 2/3 distant to cover the sides. If you search on BRSs videos there is a video about the Primes on an SPS tank and I think they recommended them for not more than LPS as you plan to do.
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You will not regret the prime, fantastic light for small tanks
