SmoothSmoke Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm still in the research stages of my 29 gallon build. Everything else is pretty much planned out already except lighting. I want to keep a pair of clowns, anemone and mostly if not all zoas. However I'd like if whatever light I buy can support LPS and SPS if I were to add some in the future.My tank is 30" x 12" x 18"Please recommend a lighting system that would work with my setup and future needs. Thanks! Link to comment
SmoothSmoke Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thoughts on Reef Radiance Lumentek Pro 180? Link to comment
iceet Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have 4 T5's for my 25 gallon. Also have a blue LED for moonlighting. Can use 2 10k's and 2 acitinics. Link to comment
nystang Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I have Razor 160W 27" 16k over the same tank you discribe. It covers the tank perfectly. You can keep watever you want under those lights. Look very nice, work perfectly and have warranty. Link to comment
Javious Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 It's easy to find a light to keep any coral in that tank. What budget to have in mind? Will you use a reef controller? A light controller? Is a simple on/off timer enough? ReefBreeders Value, ReefRadiance DM-155e and there are similar lights on ebay will be more light than you need IF a simple on off timer is adequate for you. $140 - $200 If you want a built in controller, the Photon or Lumentek series have a built in controller and come in a variety of sizes. $280 - $320 for 16" If you want to control the light from a reef controller, I am not so sure there, I have no experience with them but the lights I have mentioned won't be able to be controller by a reef controller. Link to comment
SmoothSmoke Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks for the help. From my limited research, I think I like the Photon 24 by Reef Breeders. Love the programability aspect of it. Just wish it would come with an optional stand. Link to comment
Sugardaddy1979 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I think I saw a mount that would work on Reef radiance. Click and scroll down http://reefradiance.com/evergrow-it2040.html Link to comment
Javious Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks for the help. From my limited research, I think I like the Photon 24 by Reef Breeders. Love the programability aspect of it. Just wish it would come with an optional stand. I built a stand for my RB Value out of 1/2" galvanized pipe for about $50. All the lengths I needed were available already threaded, it's corrosion resistant and more than strong enough for the weight of one of these lights. It's completely free standing so I can move it out of the way if needed and I am also able to take it apart and reconfigure for a different tank. Link to comment
SmoothSmoke Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Sweet stand you rigged up there! Can you share what the base of the stand looks like? Link to comment
Javious Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Sure thing. I had to modify it a bit, the base was too wide to fit between the legs on the BioCube stand and I didn't have the light centered over the display portion of the tank. I returned the too long pieces and swapped in some shorter pipe nipples. The vertical is 5' and the 2 legs and upper arm are 18". Link to comment
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