hawkfish01 July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 I have a regular 10 gal nano tank,rimmed..can anyone give me an idea if a good light for thus tank? Either strip or clamp(kessil,etc) .i have about $85 to play with..willing to do used if in good shape,etc..I have favia blue "xenia" frogspawn hammer gorgonia chalice gsp colony...needs to be shielded or high enough for splash safety for lidless use... Thx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 rapidleddotcom I just put some over my 5 gallon nano, and it looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallville July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 I have two of the 12" lights above my 7.5 gallon nano and everything was doing well until I found several pests enjoying a buffet with my coral). http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24397 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 par38 bulb may be in your price range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 July 3, 2013 Author Share July 3, 2013 I was lookin at finnex ray 2,fluval reef nano( even though out of range)...if i get par 38 how many would i need?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallville July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 Depends on the dimensions. I used to have one on my current acrylic cube which is 12x12x12 and one par 38 was more than enough. However I put it on my 18x18x18 acrylic cube and ended up needing at least 2-3 because of the spot light effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 July 3, 2013 Author Share July 3, 2013 Tank is standard 10 gal rimmed,10"deep to bottom 20" long...currently has mostly lps....at the moment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish01 July 3, 2013 Author Share July 3, 2013 Full dimesions are :10" wide front to back,20" long,10" deep top to bottom...would this tank need 1 or 2 par 38's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 Save the money and buy a AI Hydra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neto July 3, 2013 Share July 3, 2013 Lights is the most important equipment to grow corals and its a one time investment. If you go cheap now, you will eventually buy the more expensive unit and end up paying more overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallville July 4, 2013 Share July 4, 2013 You would definitely need 2 par 38s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde July 13, 2013 Share July 13, 2013 Here is the Solar Flare that I got for my 8 gal from Quantum Reefs for about $80. Love it so far and should be bright enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer July 13, 2013 Share July 13, 2013 I was lookin at finnex ray 2,fluval reef nano( even though out of range)...if i get par 38 how many would i need?? I'm new to saltwater but I'm using a finnex ray 2 24" on my 15 gal (12" high) and it seems to be doing a great job. I'm only keeping sofites and a couple LPS but they are all doing well. The light is very bright and has a sleek design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 14, 2013 Share July 14, 2013 Even an Ebay light possibly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 14, 2013 Share July 14, 2013 If you went with the Par38's, I'd get 2 for sure, that way you will have Full coverage that should look Smooth and Clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt July 14, 2013 Share July 14, 2013 Evergrow d120...if there is another group buy. You could use it over the 10 now and it would also still be useful if you ever switch gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 July 27, 2013 Share July 27, 2013 Evergrow d120...if there is another group buy. You could use it over the 10 now and it would also still be useful if you ever switch gears It would be a great light... but possibly Overkill. lol... JustKeepTheDimmerDown??? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 27, 2013 Share July 27, 2013 Yeah...you could easily keep it dialed down and when you get a bigger tank your still able to use it or add one if its a longer tank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova423 November 17, 2013 Share November 17, 2013 Nanobox mono. I run one on my 10 gallon and its phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fscbishop November 17, 2013 Share November 17, 2013 Razor Nano or AI Nano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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