two foot aquarium lighting

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by DeepSeaDiver, Feb 2, 2010.

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  1. DeepSeaDiver

    DeepSeaDiver Flamingo Tongue

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    hi all,
    i have a small two foot tank that needs lighting equipment. because it is only a small tank i will only be housing soft corals and small inverts as well as one or two small fish :) i was just wanting some opinions on what sort of lighting to go for.
    i was thinking a long the lines of a t5 unit... but thats just me
    any other suggestions will be appreciated
    thanks
     
    DeepSeaDiver, Feb 2, 2010
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  2. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    T5 is a great option for 2' tanks IMO. You could get away with a 2 bulb fixture most likely for most softies (there are some that like higher light).

    Do you have a canopy that you could use a retrofit kit or do you need a fixture?

    I get most of my lighting stuff from www.reefgeek.com .
     
    Screwtape, Feb 2, 2010
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  3. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    I'm using a 150w halide over the 24" tank I have in the works.

    ~Will.
     
    iLLwiLL, Feb 2, 2010
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