Lighting for 65 gallon mixed reef

[crigsby]

I am considering upgrading my current lighting on my 65 gallon reef. I am running 4 t5's and am considering switching to MH. Any suggestions on what would be good for a mixed reef with mostly sps. I was thinking about 1 250W MH in the center. Would this be enough light?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[joncat24]

If it is a standard 65 gallon with the brace in the middle, I would stay away from the simgle MH because it will be right over the brace. I would look at a 2x 150 watt with t5's for that tank.

 

[crigsby]

The tank does not have a center brace. Would you still go with 2 150w.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I would go with 2 bulbs. I have a 58 (( same footprint just not as tall )) and I have 2*250s over it (( mine is mainly an SPS tank )). I personally wouldn't like just one, the corners would be too dark. Since you are going with a mixed reef, 150 DE or 175 SE should work nicely.

 

[richie shepherd]

ive got a 90 gall. 4 ft long and i have 4 54 t5 ho plus 2 175 mh still not enough go with 2 plz better of in the long run

 

[luther1200]

double post

 

[luther1200]

I would still go with 2. You will get better coverage, IMO.

 

[gmpower262]

Here is my 65g with a single 250DE MH if it helps.