LIght idea ? ? ?

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 11:44 AM

Ok here is the thing... I have a 10g tank that's 20" long. I want to add some higher quality lights than my Coralife 28W 60/60 is giving off. I have been seriously looking at getting this..

Orbit | Current What's Next 1020 which is 20" and produces a total of 80W of light.

Then I got to looking and realized the next size up 1021which is considerably brighter at 130W but only 4" (2" on each side) wider. Looking at the diagram it's similar in design to my Coralife unit in that the bulbs don't extend to the end of the unit so if I got the 24" unit it would be slightly wider than the tank but the bulbs would fill the tank with light and give me substantial more wattage. Yes I realize there would be some "modification" involved as to not have a HUGE amount of light "Spillage" off the sides but I am capable of that. Any reason other than what I just mentioned to NOT go with a 24" light????

Allen

Woodstock · 05-18-2007, 11:48 AM

Good thinking. Keep in mind heat transfer. It might be an issue with the 130 watt fixture.

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

Good thinking. Keep in mind heat transfer. It might be an issue with the 130 watt fixture.

Yeah that was my only real "hurdle" that I Can think of. Ideally I would LOVE to hear from someone else who has DONE this and can give input so that I'm not potentially throwing good $$ out the window. With the included legs there is a good amount of distance between tank and light so that would help and they are fan cooled (built into the system).

thanks for your thoughts and ALL of your generosity!!

Thread HIJACK in progess BTW is it normal to not be able to find any of my tiny starfish after the first couple of hours? I have searched hour after hour both lights on and off... mid-day, mid-night, early morning and have YET to be able to spot one. I mean it's ONLY a 10g tank but they could be hiding inside the LR about anywhere because it's all VERY porous and holy!!!

Allen

Cassette87 · 05-18-2007, 12:06 PM

Well, you might want to take the time to figure out just how much light you could possibly lose by having too large of a fixture. It may be smarter to purchase the proper size fixture for the aquarium with slightly less juice as far as watts go. saves on electricity bill as well as heat.

As far as the star fish, and other small critters... that's normal as far as i've noticed. In my setup i'll notice a real cool lookin little critter, and then never see him again for 3-4 weeks, so that's absolutely normal

Woodstock · 05-18-2007, 12:52 PM

Not seeing the tiny star fish is very normal. They are alive and multiplying as I type

so don't worry. You'll see many soon

goldenmean · 05-18-2007, 01:33 PM

I used to never see my star fish.
There was just little banded arms ocassionally poking out of the rock, especially at feeding time.
No I have so many They cant hind anymore!

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 01:49 PM

What about THIS option...

20" Coralife Aqualight 96w Single Linear Quad Tube Strip Light

gives me 96w total and it's made for my tank and it's a reputable brand....

thoughts?

suggestions?

Donations?

I'll just keep my eyes peeled for those lil starfish... I'm sure they're just "shy" and stuff

Allen

Cassette87 · 05-18-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

What about THIS option...

20" Coralife Aqualight 96w Single Linear Quad Tube Strip Light

gives me 96w total and it's made for my tank and it's a reputable brand....

thoughts?

suggestions?

Donations?

I'll just keep my eyes peeled for those lil starfish... I'm sure they're just "shy" and stuff

Allen

I think You would be happy with this hood, I have the 30" coralife setup, and i'm perfectly happy with, lots of light and beautiful colors

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 02:20 PM

Any heat issues with it NOT being fan cooled?

Do you have it sitting on the rim of the tank or elevated with the legs?

Thanks for your input!!

Allen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassette87

I think You would be happy with this hood, I have the 30" coralife setup, and i'm perfectly happy with, lots of light and beautiful colors

Cassette87 · 05-18-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl07

Any heat issues with it NOT being fan cooled?

Do you have it sitting on the rim of the tank or elevated with the legs?

Thanks for your input!!

Allen

I've got mine elevated on the legs. The unit does get warm, nothing out of the ordinary though. Mine has a single pc style cooling fan. I have my heater set to about 76-77 and my temp is usually around 81 degrees. but that's with the lights, two powerheads, an aqua c remora skimmer, and a whisper 30-60 carbon floss filter. so the extra heat from the lights is minimal, but you will get a lot of evap if you don't have a hood, but that's alright, keeps the water fresh

Woodstock · 05-18-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

What about THIS option...

20" Coralife Aqualight 96w Single Linear Quad Tube Strip Light

gives me 96w total and it's made for my tank and it's a reputable brand....

thoughts?

suggestions?

Donations?

I'll just keep my eyes peeled for those lil starfish... I'm sure they're just "shy" and stuff

Allen

$86 is a great price for that fixture!

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 03:23 PM

My thoughts too! I think I'll do some more research but odds are I'll be ordering that one very soon!!

Allen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

$86 is a great price for that fixture!

Cassette87 · 05-18-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

My thoughts too! I think I'll do some more research but odds are I'll be ordering that one very soon!!

Allen

Wow, $86? maybe I'll start a frag tank

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 03:30 PM

Am I crazy here.. isn't this the same light for 50% more $$
eBay: Coralife Power Compact Double Aqualight Deluxe 20" 96W (item 140085611704 end time Jun-12-07 19:25:45 PDT)

Allen

BigAl07 · 05-18-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassette87

Wow, $86? maybe I'll start a frag tank

That's what THIS tank will be eventually. Once I get the living room furniture. the new bed and the dinning room table paid for it's ON to a much bigger tank and I hope to have this one for fragga-holicism!!!

Allen

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