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Old 12-14-2006, 07:51 PM   #1
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Light for a Non Coral tank FOWLR?


Hi, What lights would be good for a non coral tank?
It will be a FOWLR with inverts for a cleaning crew.

The Tank is a 55 (48" Long) With 2 15W standard bulbs.

I was thinking of upgrading the lights to 2 AHSupply PC 55 Watt Retro kits, and 50/50 bulbs.
or replacing the standard bulbs to 15W 50/50, but im not sure how the tank will look with such dim light?

Any Suggestions?
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Old 12-14-2006, 07:55 PM   #2
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More light!so the color of the fish really stand out.
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Old 12-14-2006, 08:23 PM   #3
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I would probably do one 40W NO atinic, and one 40W NO 10,000K, that wouldn't be too dim. You can get a 2 bulb fixture from HD (Shoplight) for about $12, put it in a canopy so you don't see it, and buy good bulbs.

I did this in my 55 planted tanks.

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Old 12-14-2006, 09:11 PM   #4
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corallife has a t-5 NO fixture, 2 bulbs and cheap. A low watt metal halide would add a cool shimmer effect to the water and bring out the color in the fish like rotties said
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