Lighting Crisis for my 29g
I recently discovered that my 70 watt metal halide isn't doing much to provide light to my tank (PAR readings didn't even make it over 100). I had a couple 24" T5s hiding in my "fish room" and hooked them up. Last night, my non-pulsing xenias began to pulse again, and weren't stretching as high. My button polyps also aren't stretching as high seeking light. So, clearly, I have a lighting issue.
Long term, I am looking into upgrading to either a 150 Watt MH with supplemental T5s or a 250 Watt with supplemental T5s. I am also toying with the idea of running LEDs http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...ourself/Detail
For the long term, I am looking for input from the Salt Geeks community as to what combination might do the best on my tank. I have a limited budget, sitting at $200-$300, which, for my size tank (29 gallon), should be manageable.
Short term, if anyone has any T5 lighting (or even a spare MH - because we all have those, don't we?) that I could borrow, it would be much appreciated, and the favor would be returned this summer, some how, some way.
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) then I could meet you in Piqua, or even drive all the way since you are the one helping me out.
Originally Posted by ghurlag
