Lighting a 90....

[WarDaddy]

the water is 24" deep... should I go with 2 250 MH or 2 150 MH?

I am looking at getting these...

250 WATT HQI REEFSTAR - LOW PROFILE HQI METAL HALIDE SYSTEM
http://www.hellolights.com/250wahqirelo.html

 

[J-Bass]

I'd go 250 but with either Reef Optix III+ or PFO pendants. I prefer the Reef Optix though.

 

[sandiegan]

my 90 is fine w/ 2x175

 

[NicoleC]

Depends on what you want to keep. The dual 175's were plenty over my tank with corals of medium lighting needs. In fact, they are growing better under PC's, although a few corals have faded or darkened without the MH's.

 

[sandiegan]

I would do pc's, but I have a few sps in the upper reaches of my tank.

 

[Gooli]

i had the same problem before i got my 90...i wasnt sure if to go 175 or 250w...trust me...go with 250s...you wont regret it...175 will look dim on that tank.