lighting options

xtopher · 01-03-2007, 11:52 AM

just wanted some (expert) opinions on what to do with my lighting. I currently have 3 250 watt XM 10k's and am thinking about upgrading the two end lights with 400 watts and putting 2X 250's closer to the back of the tank.
any thoughts?

Wiskey · 01-03-2007, 12:23 PM

What size tank and what reflectors do you have the XM10K's on?

Whiskey

Wiskey · 01-03-2007, 12:23 PM

Oh, and what coral are you keeping?

Whiskey

xtopher · 01-03-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiskey

What size tank and what reflectors do you have the XM10K's on?

Whiskey

It's a 225 gallon 30" width, with a 6'PFO ballast and reflector
I am keeping a mixed tank w/mostly sps so the idea was to keep sps a little lower in the tank as right now they discolour when I put them lower

Wiskey · 01-03-2007, 02:39 PM

Have you thought about getting lumanark reflectors insted? Those things work great, I bet you'd get a tun more light, without using more power.

Whiskey