Lighting Help

[samksy1]

I am deciding on which light to take. Wondering if this would be good for a 10g simple reef. Would the lighting be enough. Anyone have any experience or suggestion for this light?

 

http://thatpetplace.com/MainPro/itemdy00.a...1=F52+0047+0869

 

Two lamps are included: one 9 watt 03 actinic blue and one 9 watt 10,000k daylight.This combination of lamps will enhance both color and clarity in your aquarium and provide your aquarium's inhabitants with the proper light required for essential biochemical reactions.

[Tempest]

Lighting needs depends on what you plan on stocking. IMO that the light is insufficient for most corals . In addition, the fixture would barely cover half of the tank leaving a lot of real estate poorly lit. You'd really need to buy 2 of those things for a 10 gallon tank. Try a Coralife compact fluorescent striplight or a CSL moonlight fixture. More money, but worth it.

[Aiptasia]

Ditto with tempest

[Reefmaniac]

You would only have 2 watts per gallon. One rule of thumb to use is at LEAST 3 watts per gallon, preferably more. You might want to try a DIY 70 watt MH.

[samksy1]

Any reputable, economical website to order the lights from and saltwater supplies? Thanks

[jaguilar]

for lights, check out (www.championlighting.com). they have other dry goods(supplies), but for all my supplies i would go to either (www.marinedepot.com) or (www.bigalsonline.com). i have ordered from all sites that i have listed and have had good experiences with all. good luck... j.

[Reefmaniac]

Champion lighting is my choice. They have everything you need and will gladly help you pick the proper lighting for your tank (from PC, VHO and MH or any combo).

[Isaka]

That light would be good for a 2.5 gallon, but for a 10g you should look into the power quad 96w, the 80w CSL, 75/150 MH, or a DIY curly que/ book worm type combo if you want to save money.

[squirrelmaster]

www.hellolights.com

 

another good one