Not sure where to post, need suggestions!

[NickH]

This is really my first post here so hello everyone! Im hoping you guy's can help me out.
I have been in the hobby about 4 years now, a 10g reef for three years has been upgraded to a 16g bowfront for the past year. The problem im having is with lighting. I bought the Nova extreme pro 20in fixture, and its impossible to find the 18in bulbs. I know Current made them, and i know UVL did some for nanotuners, but now i cant find any. My bulbs are a little over a year old...

Im not having any problems with algae YET, but it'll be coming soon and im trying to avoid that. Im looking for lighting suggestions from you guy's. I keep mostly LPS, with a few softies and two clams. A Derasa and a Squamosa. So, im needing something strong enough for the clams, which are by far my favorite inhabitants of my reef. Would a single par38 work well, or perhaps two par30's? Im willing to spend up to $250 with tax returns upcoming. So im thinking either some LED pendant(s), maybe a used clamp on MH?


I'll post some pictures of my tank here soon for you guys, i appreciate the help!


-Nick

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to posting Nick! What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[NickH]

Thanks! Its 20in across, and 18in tall. Its a bowfront so the depth is anywhere for 6in-12in.

 

[NickH]

 

[Aquaph8]

Hi Nick, I think you posted in the right spot, hopefully one of the nano guys can help you out. I've seen a lot of cool clip on LED fixtures at the LFS that would be perfect for you. Im not sure who's making them though, I'll check it out next time I'm in there.