lighting for a 29gl

[addam4208283]

i need some help making my final decision on lighting for my 29gl nano tank. what would work best out of the two set ups (20" 223W Metal Halide Fixture & Ballast System (3 power cords version)) or a (orbit 2X65w (1) 65w Dual Daylight and (1) 65w Dual Actinic) or a (30" Coralife Aqualight Dual Linear Strip (130W Total) w/ 2X 65W -Bulbs are offset -Comes with two 50/50 bulbs)

thanks again

[graphixx]

MH all the way!!!

[jerryc]

MH all the way!!!

Yep me to MH all the way That said if all you wont is some mushrooms and plops and fish you can get by with the other one....... But almost everyone ends up wonting better lighting down the road cheaper to do it the first time..................

[addam4208283]

ok well i decided to get neither of the lights i prev. wanted one because like you guys said i wanted mor light and two because i don't want my parents house to burn down. lol

so what light do you guys thinki should getfor my tank out of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/30-1x150w-HQI-Current-USA-Sunpod-Metal-Halide-Fixture_W0QQitemZ7733703193QQ (http://cgi.ebay.com/30-1x150w-HQI-Current-USA-Sunpod-Metal-Halide-Fixture_W0QQitemZ7733703193QQcategoryZ46314QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ed_op#/A#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#A) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7735309050

the only problem that i am having is finding a light that will fit a 29 with mounting legs attached. if anyone can find a better alt. could you please point me in the right direction.

thanks

[ReefNeck]

Personally, I like Current USA lighting products (The first link).
And that is a real nice fixture for a 29G tank.

[segraves1]

MH......the only reason I don't have it (and why I think others that don't have it also don't) is money......... :)

[addam4208283]

MH......the only reason I don't have it (and why I think others that don't have it also don't) is money......... :)

ah do you mean the first one?

[davejnz]

MH setups can be reto'd together often cheaper than PC setups.A single 250wMH can be done for $125.As for your tank,how long is a 29?

[ReefNeck]

David, A 29G is 30" in length.

I had to edit my post that said "the second link" Unless those links changed, I made a mistake and should have said I would prefer the one in the First link! :-?

[segraves1]

MH......the only reason I don't have it (and why I think others that don't have it also don't) is money......... :)

ah do you mean the first one?

yeah.......Metal Halide.....

[addam4208283]

thanks again i figured as much.lol i can't believe i am having such a hard time figuring the lighting out. i wonder what its going to be like when i actually have to buy stuff to live in it? :roll:
by the way i really like the spell check op. :-D

[jerryc]

MH......the only reason I don't have it (and why I think others that don't have it also don't) is money......... :)

ah do you mean the first one?

Mh cost more if you get a complete setup. But if you can do a little DIY it can
be the cheapest one to set up.