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jerseyboy

11-20-2010, 03:50 PM

I am new to reefing and thinking of a nano reef about 20gal. How do you determine the amount of LED lighting required?

Are there any book or articles on this subject?

evilc66

11-23-2010, 10:27 AM

Which 20g tank? 20L? 20H? Custom?

jerseyboy

11-23-2010, 02:13 PM

Hi,

I am thinking 20gal but have not yet considered the configuration.I suppose a low is better for lighting purposes.Are these sold in acrylic with no frame?Is here a reference for detemining LED lighting requirements?
Thanks,
Jerseyboy

evilc66

11-24-2010, 09:58 AM

There is no easy rule of thumb, as every tank is a little different. Pick out the tank you want, and then we can figure out how many LEDs you will need.

jerseyboy

11-24-2010, 12:25 PM

Thanks,

Any hints on where to get a marine tank without a frame?

Jersyboy