Upgrading light fixture

[DracoKat]

Hi all,

I have a Coralife Lunar 4-bulb HO T5 light fixure with 4 LED.
2 10K, and 2 Actinic bulbs (48")
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23758

I want to upgrade it to where I can safely have clams and nems.. I was advised the current setup is borderline for them. right now the tank is still cycling, it's a standard 48x18x21" 75 gal tank. I want to do all mixed reef.

I really don't want to spend $500 on a new fixture.. I am thinking adding an LED light strip or something to enhance the current fixture- something budget friendly.

Some advice please?

thank you!

 

[Greg B]

Check out sbreeflights that's what I have you can get two to cover your tank for $129 each

 

[mcarroll]

Get a light meter to measure your light.

PAR meters are expensive, lux meters are around $15, or even free for a smartphone app that uses the cameras light meter.

The app is a great way to start while you wait for the much better $15 handheld meter to be delivered. Google the "lx-1010b" lux meter.

You probably want >30,000 lux to keep a clam happy.

 

[Salt Creep01]

I have two AI Sol blues for sale $260 for both with controller. Bright enough to keep anything alive

 

[DracoKat]

thanks!

I will ask my dad if he has a light meter I can borrow before I look further