Lighting for my Nano tank

[NaniNano27]

Hi Friend,

   Im Nani, I had so many questions but I figured out most of it from YouTube... except one question..I'm new to this hobby please don't mind me if my questions are stupid..I have almost 7 freshwater fish tanks currently...I wanted to try marine for the first time ..I was little scared and since I'm just student with little stipend Soo...

So coming to my question....I recently bought one secondhand tank which is 80cm length 30cm width and 30cm depth ...I feel this is unusual tank dimensions ...I'm not able to figure out the lighting options for this shallow tank ... Please help me out...my budget will be max 100$ ...if couple of dollars are missing for good options I can try bit more ...but I want to know ...does any of you guys have such unusual tank ?

[BearTheSquare]

I’ve read really good reviews about this light, but maybe someone else could chime in about spread/strength for your tank’s dimensions.

[GetPsyched2124]

It also depends on what you plan on keeping in your tank. if you're doing FOWLR, then there are lots of good options under 100$.

[Reefkid88]

For a budget a AquaKnight led sold on Amazon will be plenty,but you would need 2,but that is just over budget by $20-$30. Controllable you just can't do sunrise and sunset but can adjust the whites and blues independently. 

[NaniNano27]

10 hours ago, Reefkid88 said:

For a budget a AquaKnight led sold on Amazon will be plenty,but you would need 2,but that is just over budget by $20-$30. Controllable you just can't do sunrise and sunset but can adjust the whites and blues independently. 

Thank for the response ...what about Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED Light ?... these looks good.. i heard ppl use T5 ... due to my tanks size ...im not able to fix my lighting 

[Clown79]

You could do one of these

 

https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Control-Dimmable-Aquarium-Spectrum/dp/B07SHR6HW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=viparspectra+165w+reef+led&qid=1564561652&s=gateway&sprefix=viparspectra+165&sr=8-1

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Phlizon-Dimmable-Decoration-Saltwater-Freshwater/dp/B074DRJK18/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=mars+aqua+165w+reef+led&qid=1564561760&s=gateway&sr=8-9

[mcarroll]

15 hours ago, NaniNano27 said:

I had so many questions but I figured out most of it from YouTube

I would suggest getting at least one good reef book too!  🙂

 

15 hours ago, NaniNano27 said:

I recently bought one secondhand tank which is 80cm length 30cm width and 30cm depth ...I feel this is unusual tank dimensions ...I'm not able to figure out the lighting options for this shallow tank ... Please help me out...my budget will be max 100$

A tank that shallow doesn't take much power to light.

 

I'd look for the "18-24 inch Current USA Orbit Marine" at around $100 or a little more...this will get you a controller that does sunrise/sunset.

 

 

[NaniNano27]

17 hours ago, mcarroll said:

I would suggest getting at least one good reef book too!  🙂

 

A tank that shallow doesn't take much power to light.

 

I'd look for the "18-24 inch Current USA Orbit Marine" at around $100 or a little more...this will get you a controller that does sunrise/sunset.

 

 

Thank you for your time .....yes I'm think the current USA too ...

[NaniNano27]

18 hours ago, Clown79 said:

You could do one of these

 

https://www.amazon.com/VIPARSPECTRA-Control-Dimmable-Aquarium-Spectrum/dp/B07SHR6HW1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=viparspectra+165w+reef+led&qid=1564561652&s=gateway&sprefix=viparspectra+165&sr=8-1

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Phlizon-Dimmable-Decoration-Saltwater-Freshwater/dp/B074DRJK18/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=mars+aqua+165w+reef+led&qid=1564561760&s=gateway&sr=8-9

Thank you for the response...I'll look into ... mostly I think I'll go with current USA lights ...will update the group