120 gallon fowlr lighting

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by AdamS, Mar 21, 2010.

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  1. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    what are some good T5 fixtures? there are alot to choose from so im not sure what i need. would i be able to set a T5 right on top of the tank? i just liked the effect of the MH but your right that it is a little expensive.
     
    AdamS, Mar 21, 2010
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  2. bwalker9801

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    With a $200 lighting budget for a 120 I would look into natural sunlight aka window
     
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  3. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    is there another way to have a metal halide then hang it from the ceiling? what type of T5 fixtures would be good?
     
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  4. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    A fixture would be pretty costly, why not do a t5 retro with 2 or 3 bulbs to start with and you could add more down the road. Check out reefgeek.com or marinedepot
     
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  5. AdamS

    AdamS Coral Banded Shrimp

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    a t5 fixture would be able to grow corals right?
     
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