Recommend me 2 Lighting Units - Lighting

HockiumGuru · 08-30-2008, 08:36 PM

I am looking for light fixtures for my 20 gallon and 65 gallon tanks.

The 20(24") is an Apitso Breeder/growout tank , the 65 (4') is a Redy cherry Shrimp tank. Both are to be planted which is where the upgraded light units come into play.
For the 20 I have looked at the Coralife Freshwater Aqualight- 24" Power Compact Light-1 x 65W.
I've been trying to find a used 4' dual bulb light fixture (possibly on to one for 70) in my area, but if all else fails I may buy new.

So whats your recommendations? I'd like at min. 2watts/gallon, but I'm on budget too.

SpeedEuphoria · 08-30-2008, 10:22 PM

for the 4' tank this is a great price
http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/prod...96059b6dc8fd19

HockiumGuru · 08-31-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedEuphoria

for the 4' tank this is a great price
http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/prod...96059b6dc8fd19

Thanks for the link! Is that unit a bulb specific fixture?

Anyone else have an opinion?

HockiumGuru · 09-02-2008, 07:29 AM

anyone?

i'm most interested in insight regarding the above linked unit.

El Exorcisto · 09-03-2008, 10:19 AM

If you want high output 4' lighting it doesn't get any better for the price than doing up a couple ODNO strips. Here is the howto:

http://www.gwapa.org/articles/ODNO/