Lighting suggestion for 30 gallon reef tank

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  1. Exactozack

    Exactozack Plankton

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    i have 30 gallon reef tank that is 16" deep and i would like any help on lighting my tank with the proper specs for clams and sps/lps species .
     
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  2. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    I have a 40Breeder and use two ecoxotics panorama pros, I also have two T5s from my old set up that I use a few hours a day. At 16 inches deep you can use all kinds of setups:)
     
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  3. Exactozack

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    But what can i do a min budget but still look nice . I know lights are not cheap i really dont have $300 for lights
     
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  4. 2in10

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    A 2 bulb T5HO fixture will be fine. Look into Fishneedit brand.
     
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  5. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I'd go with at the least 3 lamps if not 4. Especially if your planning on keeping a clam and sps. I just saw an Aquaticlife 4x24w t5ho for sale on another forum for $175. If interested pm me and I'll give you the info :)
     
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  6. cosmo

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    What do you want to spend/whats your max? That will help a lot!
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

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