150W or 70W sunpod?

[Wanabe Reefer]

Ok I'm really having a tough time deciding which Sunpod to get.
I want good lighting and I want my corals to thrive, but I dont want to have to buy a chiller to keep my tank under 82 degrees. So is the 150W the way to go or should I just go with the 70W.

I Plan on having some softies and a couple clams.

So what do you guys think? 150W or 70W...

thx

 

[sir_dudeguy]

is this for your 12? If so, i wouldnt even consider the 150...just go with the 70 and you should be fine.

 

[Wanabe Reefer]

Do you say this because of heat issues or will it just be to bright?

 

[Wanabe Reefer]

Any different opinions out there? Or is sir_dudeguy right on the money?

 

[StunnaShadez]

yup. he's right. 70W would be plenty and wouldnt be much as a heat issue as the 150W would be in such a small tank.

 

[bboy aqua]

go with the 70w
i got the 70w sunpod over my 10g and its great
really bright

 

[sir_dudeguy]

well a little bit of heat difference, yes, but personally i think that 70 is plenty for everything in that small/shallow of a tank, and 150 would just be a bit more expensive for something not really needed, you know?