I am looking at lighting options for the 37 gallon reef tank i will soon set up, and have come across the marineland double bright LED fixture. I was just wanting to know how 1 1w LED copares to t5s or MH lighting, cause I dont get how to rate a fixture by lumens. I also need to know what corals, if any, i could keep with this fixture (the 24"-36" one), or other cheap, good lighting options for a 37 gallon aquarium. thanks alot in advance for any help!
Marineland double bright LED light on 37 gallon reef?
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i think that isnt bright enough to even support mushrooms ... 1W LED isnt really that much at all. IMO if you want to spend this kind of money, youd want a T5 or this cheaper option for MH:
70W Metal Halide Pendant Lights
70W Metal Halide Pendant Lights
Yea, I was afraid i might get that answer. thanks for the like, though, I'll consider that. I would probably have to employ multiple 70w systems, though... I was also thinking about the Odyssea 30" 380W Metal Halide System with Power Compact, from aquatraders.com., used, at 190 bucks.does anyone have any experience with aquatraders? are the products they sell still good, or does the miniscule price mean they arent worth it? WAIT UP! I just saw the 150w fixture from fishneedit. THAT looks perfect!
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I was directed to this article in my quest for a light source. It's not really what your asking, but its something else to consider in lighting as opposed to just the number of watts. Attention to the table -- the rest of the text is on you.. lol hth
I was directed to this article in my quest for a light source. It's not really what your asking, but its something else to consider in lighting as opposed to just the number of watts. Attention to the table -- the rest of the text is on you.. lol hth