Small Lighting System

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Jeff01, Aug 26, 2011.

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  1. Jeff01

    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So I have a 40 gallon breeder tank with a Marineland Double Bright and it does not light up the back as much as I would like. So I was wondering if there is some sort of LED lighting that won't break the bank, but will light the back half of my tank. The length of my tank is 36 inches. Thanks!
     
    Jeff01, Aug 26, 2011
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    A lot of people use Ecoxotic stunner strips for that. Check them out. Is DIY an option?
     
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  3. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    The stunner strips won't really help with coral, they are just accents. Try 3 PAR30s from boostled
     
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  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I just thought he was trying to fill it out... it's not clear to me. I suppose we will find out!
     
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    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Yeah, It would probably work if there were no corals.
     
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  6. Jeff01

    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Yeah I am just trying to light up my tank. No corals. DIY would be last resort since it's just a small area that needs to be lit up
     
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  7. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Well then you have a lot of options there sir - what is your budget?
     
    Matt Rogers, Aug 28, 2011
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  8. Jeff01

    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Well I'd prefer not to pay 120 like for that strip considering thats how much my main light cost. So 100$ tops.
     
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    Jeff01 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Bump. Can anyone help me out?
     
    Jeff01, Aug 31, 2011
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  10. JJL

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    O think the stunner strip idea was good. Or you could get ecoxotic panaramas/panarama pros.
     
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