Lighting

Pat-O · 09-04-2011, 05:23 PM

I'm new at all this but I was wondering what is the best lighting for me. I don't plan on jumping into coral any time soon just have had my tank running for four days now but i would like to get the best lighting that would give me the option to do coral when I learn more. My tank is four ft long,twenty four inches tall, and a foot deep.

MizTanks · 09-04-2011, 05:34 PM

Personally I'd start out with t5's. Not necessary for a fish only tank but if you do eventually decide to keep corals you will be able to do so without having to upgrade. You'll also have a wider choice of bulb colors.

Pat-O · 09-04-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MizTanks

Personally I'd start out with t5's. Not necessary for a fish only tank but if you do eventually decide to keep corals you will be able to do so without having to upgrade. You'll also have a wider choice of bulb colors.

Ok a lot of people I talk to recommended them too. Some also recommend LEDs. Not sure what the best bet would be.

MizTanks · 09-04-2011, 06:50 PM

I wouldn't start out with the most expensive, which LED's are. I'm running the Aquaticlife t5ho fixture and I love it.

Pat-O · 09-04-2011, 07:05 PM

Thanks that was the type of answer i was looking for. Im gonna check those out now.

Pat-O · 09-05-2011, 06:31 PM

Does anyone have lighting for a four foot long tank? I just figured I would see if anyone on here wants to sell lighting before I go buy it from a store.

bigbill · 09-05-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat-O

Does anyone have lighting for a four foot long tank? I just figured I would see if anyone on here wants to sell lighting before I go buy it from a store.

start a thread in the wtb sec and u should find some one