Lights for 30 Gallon?

[UTSAltwaterEnthusiast]

Determing what type of lights i should get for my 30gallon tank. t5ho or MH? any suggestions? trying to keep it with 100-200.

[UTSAltwaterEnthusiast]

was looking at this LIGHT WOuld it be able to handle basic coral growth?

[ErikH]

yes that light would handle basic growth. Put better bulbs in it or find a setup with single lamp reflectors and you would be better off.

I use a workhorse ballast and bought the setup from B&B for cheap. It came with the Tek reflectors and Giesemann Bulbs.

It was retrofit though... I would look for the single lamp reflectors in a slightly more expensive setup. It will be well worth it in the long run.

Welcome to MAAST.

[ErikH]

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...dule_Fixtures/
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ight_Fixtures/

With bulbs 300. for a Tek fixture.

[alton]

I have 4 T5HO lamps on my 29 and run them off of a Work Horse Ballast with individual reflectors. Two lamps will not be enough, my two cents.

[tony]

Two lamps will not be enough, my two cents.

agree

[FireWater]

Spend as much as you can for a quality set up now.
4 bulb t-5 over a 30 gallon is the minimum effective lighting in my opinion. Plus the more bulbs you have the more you can adjust the lighting to your preferences.
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ight_Fixtures/
Also, several local stores carry different brands and levels of lighting in store. I know Aquarium designs had a decent selection of t-5 fixtures

[rockmp]

4 bulb T5 is good light. I have a 150w SE halide over mine and everything is growing like crazy. Good luck and Welcome to MAAST!

[UTSAltwaterEnthusiast]

hmmm yeah i was hoping I wouldnt have to spend more than 200 on lights. But once everything begins to grow it will seem like nothing.

[UTSAltwaterEnthusiast]

Any one buy 2 T5HO 2x24 instead of one T5HO 4x24? Might save a little bit of money since you can buy them from 70-90...