Suggested lighting for a 54 bowed front?

reefinky · 08-07-2004, 12:52 PM

I currently have power compacts, but I know that I cannot support the kind of coral growth that I would like. Any suggestions?

asmith · 08-07-2004, 01:11 PM

What are you wanting to keep in the tank?

reefinky · 08-07-2004, 01:16 PM

I am wanting to grow stoney and soft corals.

wanareef · 08-07-2004, 03:27 PM

Just need 2x 250w lamps - your choice on the K rating. If you get a 12 -15k bulbs you won't need actinics.

asmith · 08-08-2004, 11:21 AM

I agree with wanareef. You will want a pair of Metal Halides if you are going to keep SPS. A pair of 250 watters should work great. We have 3 of them on our 135 and get good growth. The general rule of thumb is one bulb per 2 feet of tank.

Andrew

512148048 · 08-08-2004, 12:20 PM

well hell if you arnt going to grow sps you could just go 4x96 watt pc or 5 or 6 if you wanted