Anemone light

vincent6396 · 04-15-2008, 09:49 AM

Looking to loop another 20g long to my current setup, but will a pc 2x64w light be enough for bta or lta? If so what bulb combo will be good, looking to add a pair of true percs. Display already have a pair of oc already.

sasquatch · 04-15-2008, 09:55 AM

you might get away with vho's for a while, why not get an electronic ballast like icecap and go with T5's?

Witfull · 04-15-2008, 10:42 AM

possible, but iffy~

lcstorc · 04-15-2008, 10:55 AM

I would go T5. Wait, I already did for the same setup.

vincent6396 · 04-15-2008, 04:32 PM

I have T5's for my main display but already have the pc fixture, just trying to see if I can get away with it. How bout this fixture ODYSSEA 24" HO T5 Aquarium Compact Light + Bonus!! - eBay (item 290222140836 end time Apr-19-08 08:59:16 PDT)
would that be a good one?

vincent6396 · 04-15-2008, 04:52 PM

Sorry if I double posted, the other with ebay link didn't show. I have the pc fixture already was looking to see if I can use it. Looking at 2 fixture on ebay I by Odessy or the nova extreme both uses 2x24w bulbs, is that good enough? 1 actinic and 1 10,000K bulb?

vincent6396 · 04-17-2008, 10:36 AM

Anyone know which fixture is better? The pc or T5s, Thanks.

BigAl07 · 04-17-2008, 10:40 AM

NO no no no to that fixture. Stay away from anything ODDYSSEA! They aren't worth the paper in the box and have a terrible reputation for quality and starting fires. This is NO place to cut corners for sure. If you can't get at least T5's then you need to re-evaluate your coral selection. Yes there are some who "get away" with less for this coral but there are so MANY corals dieing for this very reason. Time to Cowboy Up and get the light it needs to change corals

Happy Reefing

vincent6396 · 04-17-2008, 10:56 AM

Thanks alot for that info, so how about the Nova Extreme T5 fixture? Also, are 2x24w T5's better than 2x64w pc?

BigAl07 · 04-17-2008, 11:01 AM

Well I'm going to have to say this... I may not be the "Right" person to ask this question because I REALLY LOVE Nova Extreme lights. I haven't had the pleasure of the "Extreme Pro" yet but if I were "in the market" I would highly suggest looking into that unit. It's got individual reflectors which really helps a LOT!

Good luck and Happy Reefing

vincent6396 · 04-17-2008, 11:16 AM

Yes, I love the Nova Extreme Pro. I have that for my main tank, 72g bowfront but they don't have that in 24in.

hma · 04-19-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincent6396

Sorry if I double posted, the other with ebay link didn't show. I have the pc fixture already was looking to see if I can use it. Looking at 2 fixture on ebay I by Odessy or the nova extreme both uses 2x24w bulbs, is that good enough? 1 actinic and 1 10,000K bulb?

Hi vincent,

T5 2x24w is def. good enough ! This is my "Clarkii tank"

any further question?

vincent6396 · 04-20-2008, 12:13 AM

Very nice, guess I'll order it the one by nova. What bulb combo you running?

hma · 04-20-2008, 12:43 AM

I use 1 x 24 Watt T5 AQUA Science Special 15.000 K and 1 x 24 Watt T5 AQUA Science Blue, both from Fauna Marin (germany). In USA to buy ..... I do not know. Maybe one can buy them at DLC but i'm not sure.

04-15-2008, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,507 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anemone light you might get away with vho's for a while, why not get an electronic ballast like icecap and go with T5's? __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,449 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anemone light I would go T5. Wait, I already did for the same setup. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-15-2008, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
vincent6396 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anemone light I have T5's for my main display but already have the pc fixture, just trying to see if I can get away with it. How bout this fixture ODYSSEA 24" HO T5 Aquarium Compact Light + Bonus!! - eBay (item 290222140836 end time Apr-19-08 08:59:16 PDT) would that be a good one?

04-15-2008, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
vincent6396 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anemone light Sorry if I double posted, the other with ebay link didn't show. I have the pc fixture already was looking to see if I can use it. Looking at 2 fixture on ebay I by Odessy or the nova extreme both uses 2x24w bulbs, is that good enough? 1 actinic and 1 10,000K bulb?

04-17-2008, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
vincent6396 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anemone light Anyone know which fixture is better? The pc or T5s, Thanks.

04-17-2008, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anemone light NO no no no to that fixture. Stay away from anything ODDYSSEA! They aren't worth the paper in the box and have a terrible reputation for quality and starting fires. This is NO place to cut corners for sure. If you can't get at least T5's then you need to re-evaluate your coral selection. Yes there are some who "get away" with less for this coral but there are so MANY corals dieing for this very reason. Time to Cowboy Up and get the light it needs to change corals Happy Reefing __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

04-17-2008, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
vincent6396 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anemone light Thanks alot for that info, so how about the Nova Extreme T5 fixture? Also, are 2x24w T5's better than 2x64w pc?

04-17-2008, 11:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anemone light Well I'm going to have to say this... I may not be the "Right" person to ask this question because I REALLY LOVE Nova Extreme lights. I haven't had the pleasure of the "Extreme Pro" yet but if I were "in the market" I would highly suggest looking into that unit. It's got individual reflectors which really helps a LOT! Good luck and Happy Reefing __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

04-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
vincent6396 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anemone light Yes, I love the Nova Extreme Pro. I have that for my main tank, 72g bowfront but they don't have that in 24in.

04-20-2008, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
vincent6396 Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anemone light Very nice, guess I'll order it the one by nova. What bulb combo you running?

04-20-2008, 12:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,733 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anemone light I use 1 x 24 Watt T5 AQUA Science Special 15.000 K and 1 x 24 Watt T5 AQUA Science Blue, both from Fauna Marin (germany). In USA to buy ..... I do not know. Maybe one can buy them at DLC but i'm not sure. __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

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