Lighting a 30g long

[FCLymond]

Hey all,

 

I'm in the process of setting up a 30 gallon tank, to combine a couple of smaller nanos I've been running. Trying to figure out how to light this thing...

 

It's standard dimensions -- 36x13 top -- with a glass cover. I was considering putting 2x96w PCs on top -- the retro kit from CSL. Anyone have this? How is it? In particular, how does one install the kit -- which standard light strip do I need to make this work?

 

Also, should I consider MHs on this tank? I'm looking to keep nothing more complicated than softies and shrooms...

 

Thanks in advance.

 

FCL

[MWehr76364]

Let me know if you hear anything. I am currently thinking about setting my 30long and am wanting to do 2x96 lights. Or a 400W double metal halide by cooltouch lighting. So let me know what you end up going with.

[tang27]

all right heres the deal im doing the same for my 30 long im am just starting it up to and also like you im going to go with a 2x96 hood . go to hellolights.com they have them for 190 with every thing bulbs the hole nine yards its a new set up from coralife its called a double linear strip should be a picture on the start up page it comes with fans and every thing the are also at marineandreef.com but they are cheaper at hello lights remeber they are new but i saves you about 80 dollars (excuse the spelling).so check them out tell me what you think it a good deal but like you guys i need some diffrent opinions .

 

 

:) jacob a.k.a tang27 hahaha

[skylsdale]

First off, you guys keep saying you have a 30 gal long....this would mean your tanks are 48"x12"x12"(technically 33 gallons). Is this correct or do you have a standard 30 gal tank: 36"x12"x17"?

 

If you're not doing anything more than softies or most LPS, I would suggest just doing the 2x96W retro as they are 36" long. However, if you have a "long" tank as you are saying, I would suggest 2 MH's....probably just 175 watters for softies.