lighting on A 55gal tank
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i know that the light that came with it was 48in long so ya im try to keep fish and coral no sps just soft stuf
I would go with a 2 bulb T5 set-up like this:
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...5_High-Output_Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_IceCap
which would be on the low end of light you need. You could then add another one or add MH light too if you want to get into stony corals later. It is good equipment and you can always add more later on if you want to keep something different later.
-chris
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...5_High-Output_Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_IceCap
which would be on the low end of light you need. You could then add another one or add MH light too if you want to get into stony corals later. It is good equipment and you can always add more later on if you want to keep something different later.
-chris
nanshaw2001
Well-known member
Needed to ask the same thing. Mine is 48" in length about 20" in depth and about 12" in depth. Wnat nothing fancy but do want shrimp and to start off with some easy corals. Please know that I am reading,reading, reading !!!Many thanks, Nancy
gary shandling
Well-known member
Depends on your desired coral stock and your budget. I would stay away from PC lighting but in a mixed reef tank PC lights is higher watts will work.
I hate to say but this isnt a cheap hobby. A 55 will raise your electric bill about 50 bucks or more monthly alone as with the price of salt and RO/DI water and test kits and food and ect. ect. . Have a child its much cheaper and will take care of itself in time.
I hate to say but this isnt a cheap hobby. A 55 will raise your electric bill about 50 bucks or more monthly alone as with the price of salt and RO/DI water and test kits and food and ect. ect. . Have a child its much cheaper and will take care of itself in time.
Unless it's a girl!
eliterecon14
Pajama Cardinal
T-5's are very good for a tank and my corals will be happy
brady816
Well-known member
I had T5's on my tank and it worked great for the corals i had.
Best and cheapest dont go together:lol:
A man once told me
You can never have all three: Cheap,Fast,Quality
If you want it Fast & Quality, it wont be Cheap
If you want Quality & Cheap, it wont be Fast
If you want it Cheap & Fast, it wont be Quality
Save up and get Quality, it will save you money in the long run.
I find this true with most purchases
mc_hong
Member
T5 will work very nicely!
Lower heat, yet bright enough even for some hardy sps's.
I'd suggest at least 5x54W T5, half whites half actinic.
Lower heat, yet bright enough even for some hardy sps's.
I'd suggest at least 5x54W T5, half whites half actinic.
