Lighting help

[thebulkhimself]

Ive got a 36" x 18" x 18" tank and im halfway through setting it up and ive come to lighting. I'm planning to have all sorts of corals and anenomes and was wondering whether a light fixture with 2 metal halides would be overkill for this sized tank. I would rather have more than less light but if 1 metal hailde plus a couple of fluro's would be more than enough for the tank then id do that to save on power consumption and the extra heat.

Any suggestions

Cheers

[Geoff]

that 36" long is the kicker.

i would prolly go with 2-250w MH on that tank. it would give a better more consistant lighting. you will not have to match the aquascaping to the light pattern like you would with 1 MH.

G~

[thebulkhimself]

Cool thats what I was thinking.

Cheers Geoff

[Geoff]

no worries.

G~