RRC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am looking for a good light that will result in good coral growth in my tank, it is a 5.5g, if someone had some suggestions with some links and whatever, it would be nice to get an idea of what im going to be paying, and what is good. Thanks Link to comment
plantman1028 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I just put a par38 from nanotuners over my 5.5 and love it! or if you diy check on rapidled.com or just check the sponsor board on here. Link to comment
RRC Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 That's an LED right? Or is it a MH? Because I find both when I search PAR38 Link to comment
plantman1028 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 its Evil66's par38 on nanotuners.com I got the 20k with 60 degree optics...they are screw in led bulbs.nice nice...check them out Link to comment
RRC Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 They're out of stock... would the 12k do the job? Link to comment
plantman1028 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 12k would work....Its all personal preferance. the 12k is a little whiter...the 20k is more blue. But for 88 bucks i would purchase the backordered 20k...i like the bluer look. rapidled.com has the par 38 for 99 bucks... pretty much the same light exept the rapid one has annodized finnish...no rusting. check it out Link to comment
RRC Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Yeah, i guess your right about personal preference, I like the more white look. Ive read that these are mostly for spotting corals in show tanks, how well does this light cover your tank? does it evenly distribute the lighting? Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I use a boost par 30 over my cube. I chose 60* optics to disperse the light a little more wider since the tank I'm lighting is pretty shallow. My tank is still young but the light seems to be getting the the job done. Link to comment
plantman1028 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I also have the 60 degree optics and i love the fixture! Link to comment
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