lighting

i have a ? im running 98 watt compact fl and they just dont seem bright just changed builbs my tank is 46 gallon bow front very deep cant afford halides what can u suggest any help would be great thanks the tank looks dull the light is made by is made by coralife

 

T5's would be a good cheaper than halides solution.

 

+1 on Mike
here is an image taken from Jwin and Triplemom's thread 46 gallon bow front

these are under a Sundial T5 canopy on their 46 gallon bow front tank

Steve

 

Do you have corals?
Agreed with the T5. If you just want brighter for looks you could get a cheap LED system.
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i have some mushrooms a toadstool some zenia and some polyps and kenya tree

 

any idea on how many bulbs trere using or what type

 

pwsk

all the corals you list would do great under a 4 x T5 canopy IMO
2 x Actinic and 2 x 10K or 14K
a 6 x T5 fixure would give you more options on lighting colouration

the biggest disadvantage with the PC lamps you have is that some of the light goes in the direction of the tube next to it, and is thus wasted with T5 you can get individual reflectors that fit around the tube ensuring all the light goes where you want it - down towards your corals

Steve

 

thank u for ur help

 

the best PC bulbs i've found are UVL brand w/ internal reflectors.. worth every penny... more light down into tank. they also last 4500hrs.. marinedepot and reefgeek have 96w ones..

 

thanks for the info