Lighting for a cube tank?

[steelmen]

Would a 250w MH be enough light for a 24x 24x14 cube (35gals)? Also could i get by with an ice-probe chiller, as opposed to a bigger chiller? Trying to keep costs down, if possible. Any feedback would be appreciated. thanks,Bob.

 

[Hop]

Yes. Infact you could probably get away with a 150watt HQI pretty easily. The right fan would likely do more than the little ice probe chiller IMO.

 

[emoore]

250W would be perfect for that cube IMO. Like Hop said try using a fan or 2 for cooling. You will get more evaporation but will probably be able to avoid a chiller.

 

[docwells]

I used to own a 60 gallon cube ( 24x24x24). I lit it with a single 250 watt DE pendant. It worked fine ans should work for you. I never rana chiller. I was able to use clip on fans with good results.