lighting a 60g cube....

[Deranged-Jester]

hey all,
ive had several reef tanks before but now i have a 60g cube 24x24x24 and i havent done sps yet...so im gonna attempt it this time around. i have a spare 400w pendant. would that be enough for the tank? i havent a clue for sps everyone just tells me they need very intense light.

 

[reefnetworth]

400w is enough for sps if you keep them kinda close to the middle or higher. remember the heat factor with MH. no closer than 6" IME with a 400w. they also need very good flow also IME at 20x will do great. good luck, REEF-ON!!!

 

[Deranged-Jester]

this is the pendant http://hellolights.com/400wahqirelo.html its a 400w HQI 14k bulb...so i couldnt do clams or sps at the bottom of the tank?

 

[jgoodrich71]

I do clams and sps at the bottom with a 250 and 2 95 VHO actinics

 

[ryannat1]

Where did you get your cube from? Im looking for that size. Thanks Ryan