Whats the best, for a 20g Nano Reef?!?!

[Kakalakasha]

Okay i have 3 choices in lighting:
Choice 1:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html
Choice 2:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html
and
Choice 3:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...vendor%3d.html
Im not only looking for wattage, but which will run best, be quiet, and wont affect tank temp.
aaand for powerheads:
Choice 1:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html
Choice 2:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html
Not only what will give enough flow, but how many of each!
I've been reasearching but im not sure if i can pick this on my own. =]

[chrischris]

id go with the t5 thell affect the tank temp very little
as far as those power heads thats not enough for a 20 the maxi jet 400 puts out very little plow and the 900 with put out not much more look at the korilla 1 or 2 those are great for that size aquarium also what type of corals are you wanting to keep? sps lsp or softies

[jph]

get a fixture with at least two bulbs;
something like the 30" current 2x65W fixture.

as for flow (and actually light also)
what are you planning to keep in your tank? as that will pretty much decide for you what light and flow you need.


J.

[Wiskey]

I don't like any of your lighting choices if I'm being honist,.. If you like the coralife fixtures, and you have a 24" long tank, then I think you should get the 2*65W Fixture with the built in fans to cool the bulbs.

HTH,
Whiskey

[Kakalakasha]

fish, maybe anenome, and hopefully coral sooner or later. and inverts

[Wiskey]

If you want an anonomie I would not go PC, I would get MH, or good T5's like the 4*24W Tek T5 fixture; however the T5 fixture you listed I don't like, it doesn't have the individual parabolic reflectors.

WHiskey

[jph]

Originally Posted by Kakalakasha

maybe anenome, and hopefully coral sooner or later.

anemone is out with those lights.

coral, too vague, you'll need to pick a few that you want. some have low to no lighting needs, other have insane lighting needs.



J.

[chrischris]

well if your wanting to keep and anenome your going to need alot of light

[Wiskey]

Originally Posted by jph

anemone is out with those lights.

coral, too vague, you'll need to pick a few that you want. some have low to no lighting needs, other have insane lighting needs.



J.

Very true,. If your going for a soft coral tank we are going to suggest much lower lighting and flow then if you want SPS.

Whiskey

[chrischris]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

If you want an anonomie I would not go PC, I would get MH, or good T5's like the 4*24W Tek T5 fixture; however the T5 fixture you listed I don't like, it doesn't have the individual parabolic reflectors.

WHiskey

yep the tek fixtures are great and not the high prices as far as lighting goes

[Kakalakasha]

Well i mainly wanted zoas and shrooms, and maybe ricordea?
i haven't researched ricorde yet, though =\

[Kakalakasha]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

If you want an anonomie I would not go PC, I would get MH, or good T5's like the 4*24W Tek T5 fixture; however the T5 fixture you listed I don't like, it doesn't have the individual parabolic reflectors.

WHiskey

Im 13, pick something in my price range!

[Wiskey]

Originally Posted by Kakalakasha

Well i mainly wanted zoas and shrooms, and maybe ricordea?
i haven't researched ricorde yet, though =\

2*65W Coralife PC fixuture would be more than enough for all of this

Whiskey

[Wiskey]

Originally Posted by Kakalakasha

Im 13, pick something in my price range!

-shrug- Sorry; it's really not an inexpensive hobby, but then none of the fun ones seem to be.

What is your price range?

Whiskey

[Kakalakasha]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

-shrug- Sorry; it's really not an inexpensive hobby, but then none of the fun ones seem to be.

What is your price range?

Whiskey

For lights?
I was thinking less then $100