Re: Need Some Lighting Advice...

Mort wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am in the proccess of establishing my first reef and it has been running
> for about 4 months now.
> I will be upgrading to MH lights soon and this is where I could use some
> advice.
> First off, wattage... My reef is 75g. I plan on keeping clams and some sps.
> I've read confilicting opinions on the 250W vs the 400W. I plan on keeping 2
> 10000K MH in a canopy and supplimenting with 2 48" VHO Actinic. My plans for
> the canopy would put the bulb itself 9" above the water. I will have 2 4"
> smart fans in the canopy.
>
> Should I go with the 250s or the 400s?
>
> TIA
>
> ~Mort
Mort,

The 250's should be fine on a 75 gallon tank.  Unless you want all 
bright light sps, then I would still suggest 400's, for a mixed tank the 
dual 250's will be fine.

Kim

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