Lighting a 20" long bow front

[tonybologna000]

I have a 20"x18"highx13"(at its widest)wide bow front aquarium that I'm intending to light for coral growth. I'm accustomed to using fluorescent lights, but I've found nothing shorter than 24" ballasts.

Does that leave me with metal halide as my only option?

If MH is my only option, please suggest a fixture that I might use for this aquarium. I have LPS and zooanthids in my 75gal right now that I'd like to transfer over, and possibly some SPS or a clam later.


Thanks!

 

[ZAPCOnj]

how about this one: http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/product_info.php?cPath=71_74&products_id=1194

 

[tonybologna000]

wouldn't I need more like 200 watts?

 

[ZAPCOnj]

it really depends on what you're planning on keeping. if you're planning on keeping zoas and softies the PC light will be plenty in a 16gal bow tank.

if you want to keep SPS and high light corals then you'll wanna go T5 or HQI.

you can also check out this light: http://www.aquariumled.com/ I have two no my 40 breeder and have had great results.