Derby Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Everyone, Just starting up a pico marine tank and not really sure about lighting or understanding the lighting specs. Would this be ok? http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/f ... 234710.htm Hoping to have some basic corals like mushrooms and zoas. Any suggestions on what would be better would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 No, its only 3.5W. If you want to go LED then its best to do it DIY - check out aquastyleonline.com for some cheap kits The other options are a 150W MH or some T5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 150w MH might be over kill for a 20L tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 i had a 36w pl tube on a 30l tank did ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 i had a 36w pl tube on a 30l tank did ok Where did you get the fitting for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 what are you doing in there??? sounds like fun heres a little article on lighting for smaller tanks its for freshwater but i'm sure it can transfer across http://rexgrigg.com/mlt.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 i actually found it in a lfs on the bargains table , it was similar to this except older and made in aussie http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-57cm-O ... 3a52090885 no doubt a similar fitting would be availible in new zealand they sell plenty of marine bulbs i ran a 50/50 mix type 10k and actinic. i still have the light but its not in great condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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