Lighting for a complete Zoo tank

[sunny03]

Hi guys

Would like to know for a zoos tank of size 18*12*12 what is a suitable lightings for it ?

If T5 what how many tubes is sufficent ??

or a 150W MH is it over kill ??

Thanks for your help

 

[fishes2889]

Hey Sunny,
:welcome:
T5's only come in 24inches...... MH would be nice....but im not to sure on the heat issue.

Steve

 

[bryan]

Sweet little pendant and possibly a fan and you're set!

Good luck and Welcome to CZ!

 

[JGoslee]

IMO a 150w mh would be perfect for that size tank. A ROIII pendant would fit nicely over a 18" tank. A couple of well placed fans should prevent any heat issues. It sounds like it will be a cool little tank. Good luck!

 

[sunny03]

heat should not be an issue

so if i am going for a MH should i get 6500k or 20k and what model should i get currently i am having a 150W DE with 6500k iwaski bulb. sould i cont to use it with blue light together ??

 

[surfn]

for a zoa only tank of that size, IMO any MH is way overkill! and as far as bulb temp, i would only consider 20k's.

you'll find your tank will do so much better if you upgrade it to something larger, like 15-20g.

 

[fishes2889]

The size of the tank appears to be 11.something on RC......

Steve

 

[fishes2889]

What coralnutz is talkng about is sort of like a retro kit. I have never seen aquarium T5's under 24inches.....until now
Heres an 11inch
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=85
and a 13inchActinc
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=122

Steve

 

[JGoslee]

I never knew they made t5's that small.

 

[fishes2889]

neither did i....

Steve