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Racso      Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002    | If I get a 37 gallon, which is 22 inches tall, would a 65w light be good enough for my soft corals, or would I have to either get a new light or put my corals up higher? BTW, my current corals are: Xenia, Yellow Polyps, Zoas, and Mushrooms. ...still trying to fully get this SW lighting down...  |
 Posted 06-Feb-2006 07:44 |     |
ACIDRAIN    Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002 | IMO, you are pushing the lower limits with flouro bulbs. I would suggest you double it, or look into HO T5s, or PCs. The mushrooms should be fine (depending on which they are). Common mushrooms don't require the lighting of the specialized ones. The other corals should be fine, but would be much better with more light. There is always a bigger fish... |
| Posted 06-Feb-2006 18:35 |  |
| Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002 | oops, maybe i should have mentioned that it was a 65 PC bulb... Also, I was thinking I may need a double 65 watt PC light anyway, so you kinda confirm my thoughts  |
| Posted 06-Feb-2006 22:57 | |
| ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002 | 2 65 watt PCs would be just fine. There is always a bigger fish... |
| Posted 07-Feb-2006 01:40 | |
| Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002 | yeah, i figured, but the problem is:  Is there a cheaper way I can just add lighting to my current setup? |
| Posted 07-Feb-2006 03:47 | |
| ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002 | The cheapest way is to get a retrofit kit. I know Aquatics & Exotics had a few last time I was there. You might give them a call and see if they still have any. Then just take it and mount it in an old light housing. Or if you have a canopy, mount it right to the canopy. Other than that, I don't know of any cheaper way. You might got to All About Pets on Rt42. He sells used lighting equipment. You never know what he might have available. There is always a bigger fish... |
| Posted 07-Feb-2006 16:13 | |
| Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002 |  Edited by racsoI'm fine with woodwork and that kind of stuff, but with electrical stuff, I'd be kinda worried. I've never really looked at a retrofit setup so I don't know whats involved. Is it pretty simple or something I need to get a masters degree in  Also... you know where I work, is there any retro you would reccommend I order? |
| Posted 07-Feb-2006 22:38 | |
| ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002 | Retro fits are very simple, and usually come with everything needed including directions on how to hook up all the electrical stuff. As for which to order, that is up to you, as I don't know which companies are making them. There is always a bigger fish... |
| Posted 08-Feb-2006 02:43 | |
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