joel Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 hey guys i have bought a 6x2x3 high tank form aquariums r us recently and am wanting some advise about lighting for it the tank is to transfer my 10 discus into that are getting to big for there old tank there will be drift wood and plants aswell i have been told a few times to go metal halide to get the penetration down 3 foot i can hang this from the ceiling so i wont be trapped in a hood or i can run tubes or t5's. any suggestions would be really appreciated thanks joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 well metal halides will definetly do the job but they cost a bit ive you got like 4 rows of T5s they should do the job perfectly though, i use 4 rows of T8s and my tank is nice and bright (i dont grow plants though - thats why i recommend T5s for you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 thanks but will it be to much heat or light for my discus fish im happy to go for the metal halide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 the metal halides are alot hotter but if you hang it from the ceiling it will be perfect post some pictures of the tank, it must be HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebris Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hey Joel! Check these out......... viewtopic.php?f=9&t=21396 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyakfat Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 you could also consider using plant species that thrive in low light conditions. I have basic, single strip lights suspended about 30cm above my 8 x 2 x 2. I am using java fern (Microsorum pteropus and a couple of varieties of Anubias on wood and rocks, (quite low in the tank) and they do fine under the low light. There is still plenty of light for viewing the fish. Good luck with your choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 thanks for the help guys will post pics within a couple of days when i get some batteries for camera build of the tank has come along nicely i have chosen a 5x18x18 sump with two outlets stand was built from 40x40x2 steel covered fully in pine so lookin at it from any angle would look like a timber cabinet have had a peice of drift wood in it for over a month and it wont sink tried every thing so now i am out and am looking for more atm. are aquariums r us a reputable builder also it holds about 1000 litres never filled it to the brim yet little worried about blow outs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
