Got a new tank and need help with light!!

Alright, well i just bought a 29 gallon tank. What kind of light would i need. It came with a top that haves a bulb of 12w and t8 bulb. Is that enough to keep atleast corals? I mean i dont have any for now, but is planning on having some later on in life. What lighting or is it a top should i get or need? Thanks!

 

your going to need more than that, you will want to look into some t-5 fixtures probably.

 

T5 are the prefered choice in marine lighting nowadays. They're powerful, they don't produce much heat and are pretty reasonable

 

im actually looking on aquatraders for my 30 gallon...not too sure if the quality is top line but the price cannot be beaten.

 

know where i could get a t5 light for a 29 gallon?

 

This is what I finally settled on after much internal strife:

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Sunlight_Supply/Tek_Light_Fixtures/

24" four lamp model. Just saving up the $$$ right now ...

 

That wouldn't grow ANY coral. lol

You need to look into T5 bulbs or you could go with a metal halide pendant. Current USA make about the most affordable fixtures. Somewhere around 100W of T5 should do.

A 29 gallon is 30" long right?

Here's a pretty good fixture for your tank. The 30" 4x24Watt
T-5 HO Aquarium Lighting: Current Sundial T-5 Canopy Light Fixtures

or a metal halide pendant 150W delux with fan and LED's
Aquarium Lighting for Nano Reef Aquariums: JBJ Lighting K-2 Viper Deluxe HQI Metal Halide Fixture

Or a more basic version still 150W just without fan and LED's
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+8075+15489&pcatid=15489

 

Do you guys know if i could just get the bulbs? T5 bulbs? For my head on the top. It only holds 1 light bulb.

 

No. You need a new T5 fixture.

 

You can't put T5 bulbs in a T8 fixture. You need a new fixture. And 1 T5 strip would not be enough. That would only be 24 watts.