Best MH system for 28 gallon Nanos?

TJ15 · Feb 8, 2009

I am looking to upgrade to a MH light for my 28 gallon open top nano.

My LFS has set up a Hamilton Bimini 100 watt 14K HQI light system. His tank looks freakin' awesome.

If I go with a 150 watt HQI Bimini, would it be too much light? Or, should I go with 100 watt? I was thinking of adding some SPS.

http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/shop/index.php?task=show&cat=Specials

jimmybling31 · Feb 8, 2009

the 150 has more light options. I would go for itt.

flricordia · Feb 8, 2009

Personally over a nano I would choose the PFO Mini pendant. It has very little light fall off. The design of the reflector is one of the best I have seen, especially over a small tank. Comes in 150wt too.
But why not go with something that has actinic T5s/PCs built in then you could do a dawn/dusk. MH is great with the right reflector and bulb, but along with actinic growth and color are just so much better. May not be anything in that size though, not sure.

slipondajimmy · Feb 10, 2009

I use a Sunpod MH 150w and I love it on my 24g. But then again it is the only light I have used so I have nothing to compare it to

TJ15 · Feb 21, 2009

I went with the Hamilton Tech 150 watt 14K Bimini. http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/shop/index.php?task=show&cat=Specials

I will have to post pictures but it definitely is an upgrade in lighting. The tank looks A LOT brighter and the corals are opening up more. Nice shimmer to the water that I didnt have before.