Lighting suggestions for a 15g high tank

newsalt · 01-10-2004, 09:00 AM

I want to get some suggestions on the best lighting for a 15g high FOWLR aquarium. I just changed the bulb on the hood. This hood (as well as the tank) is a carry over from my freshwater days. The hood had a 15W 18 inch single Aqua-Rays flouresent bulb. I just changed the bulb to an 18 inch 15W 50/50 flouresent bulb. 50% Natural Daylight 6000K and 50% Actinic Blue. Are there any retrofits for this size hood that would accomodate 2 bulbs? I just want to make sure I get the best thing.

Travis · 01-10-2004, 11:43 AM

Well, if it's FOWLR and you're happy with the look, I'd save the $$ and stick with what you've got. If you're determined to get more, you might check into a 32W PC retro. I don't think a 55W would fit a 10x20" footprint.

Witfull · 01-10-2004, 12:00 PM

does the light fixture separate from the hood? some do, some dont. if it does, you can get a glass canopy and a second strip light and run both over the tank.

newsalt · 01-10-2004, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the repliews. Since I'm probably going to upgrade to a 30g or maybe a 45g, I think I'll stick with what I have.

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newsalt Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 574 View Gallery Karma Komment	Lighting suggestions for a 15g high tank I want to get some suggestions on the best lighting for a 15g high FOWLR aquarium. I just changed the bulb on the hood. This hood (as well as the tank) is a carry over from my freshwater days. The hood had a 15W 18 inch single Aqua-Rays flouresent bulb. I just changed the bulb to an 18 inch 15W 50/50 flouresent bulb. 50% Natural Daylight 6000K and 50% Actinic Blue. Are there any retrofits for this size hood that would accomodate 2 bulbs? I just want to make sure I get the best thing.

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newsalt Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 574 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the repliews. Since I'm probably going to upgrade to a 30g or maybe a 45g, I think I'll stick with what I have.

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