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Old 01-14-2008, 12:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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As you maybe aware im new to keeping saltwater fish and things are going ok but as people have pointed out my lighting should be upgraded. I have a tank that has dimensions roughly of 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches (yes its tiny). The current light is only 11 watts and I was wondering if anyone knew of a light upgrade. I've been looking on the internet and its proving difficult. Im based in the uk so a uk supplier would be best.
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Old 01-14-2008, 12:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Is the tank going to have a lid ? I can arrange to have you a custom set of LEDs made up if interested plenty of light and low operating cost at 12.v and no heat and can even build in a little moonlight.. on a seperate timer Ifinterested P/M me..


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No the tank has a suspended light which i would like to replace with a similar design.
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I really can't see what you have now. Oh I saw your post from yesterday light looks fine to me maybe lower it closer to the tank what type is it you now have ? Maybe a different bulb or some 03 actinic supplement is all thats needed ?
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coralife has some small pc light fixtures that may fit well.also theres the adjustable mh clamp on lamps


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A viper would look awesome over your tank... I have 48 watts going into my 5.5. It lights up like ball at time square....
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