well i've finally decided i want to upgrade my system. im going to go with a 265 gallon system, bare-bottomed(first time, joining the club), with a CLS and sump. there are many other questions concerning other matters but right now i want to focus on the lighting.
I wish to keep mostly SPS and some LPS and clams as well as zoas and possibly some ricordea. I know im going to be needing a much more intense light than my PC's.
what do suggest in the ways of a Halide fixture (and what are these new XM bulbs?) what spectrum is best suited for what i want and how much light is needed and any suggestions on what to buy would be greatly appreciated. btw, i'm big on looks and would greatly prefer my tank's look to be white light(a little bluish?) the only reason i bring this up is a LFS has a 265 set up with MH but the tanks is very green? next time i go i'll find out exactly what light he's using. Thanks
