Lightning for high, but not long tank?

Glud · 02-15-2003, 05:21 PM

My next project is to make a corner tank, and move the angels, corys and otos to that one and make a goldfish out of the 30 gal. It will have these dimensions, side 1 = 58 cm, side 2 = 67 cm and the front = 88,5. It will be 55 cm high, so what lightning can i use? Since the tank is not very long, the flourescent tubes will only be like 18 watts, and that will not be enough for a depth of 55 cm. I have been thinking of using HQL lamps. Any experience?

Rex Grigg · 02-16-2003, 12:45 AM

MH light is going to be about the only way you are going to be able to make that one work.

**GulfCoastAquarian** · 02-17-2003, 02:09 PM

I have to agree with Rex. You could try all sorts of combinations of fluorescent or power compact tubes but ultimately if you want to have a high light planted tank, you'd be better off with a Metal Halide for a tank that tall.

Champion Lightings has a pretty good retrofit kit for $139 with a daylight bulb:

1X175W CSL MH RETRO KIT W/ 5500K LAMP

02-15-2003, 05:21 PM	#1
Glud Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jersie, Denmark Posts: 208	My next project is to make a corner tank, and move the angels, corys and otos to that one and make a goldfish out of the 30 gal. It will have these dimensions, side 1 = 58 cm, side 2 = 67 cm and the front = 88,5. It will be 55 cm high, so what lightning can i use? Since the tank is not very long, the flourescent tubes will only be like 18 watts, and that will not be enough for a depth of 55 cm. I have been thinking of using HQL lamps. Any experience? __________________ Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est - Life is more than just to be alive

02-17-2003, 02:09 PM	#3
GulfCoastAquarian Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 3,577	I have to agree with Rex. You could try all sorts of combinations of fluorescent or power compact tubes but ultimately if you want to have a high light planted tank, you'd be better off with a Metal Halide for a tank that tall. Champion Lightings has a pretty good retrofit kit for $139 with a daylight bulb: 1X175W CSL MH RETRO KIT W/ 5500K LAMP __________________ - Sam P - plantedtanker in limbo - all tanks currently in storage

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02-16-2003, 12:45 AM	#2
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	MH light is going to be about the only way you are going to be able to make that one work.