banditfl Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I am developing a tidepool style nano reef system utilizing an island Aquarium. (l20"xw20"xh7") holds approx. 10 gals. I am trying to decide the best and most cost effective lighting solution. The lighting would be about 8"-12" above the tank. First thought was Compact Fluoresent or possibly a four tube NO fluorescent setup since the tank is only 7" deep. my other thought was a single Coralife Metal Halide Pendant w/20000k lamp. I don't plan on keeping any high light demanding corals, mostly softies and some Rock Anemones. Snails, Hermits, Stars etc. Any suggestion welcome. One problem aesthetics, must be approved by the wife. Link to comment
banditfl Posted August 3, 2004 Author Share Posted August 3, 2004 I know this may not be interesting to everyone but some feedack would be good. Link to comment
bgoode Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I assume since its so shallow you would like to view it from the top. IN this case a pendant of some type would be a good idea. Most anemones need very high lighting, but I don't know about rock anemones, if they are found in tidepools, then they probably do require quite a bit of light. I think a single metal halide pendant would look really good on the tank, hung high enough so that you could veiw the tank from above. Link to comment
emokid Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 get the halide. if you tire of the tidepool idea, you can always use the light on another tank Link to comment
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