Lighting for my new 120

[Shark Keeper]

I am in the process of setting up a 5' 120 gallon aquarium and would like suggestions on my lighting.

I have 2 175w MH's and a single 250w MH for the center. I am planning on using Luminarc style reflectors.

Will this be enough light to add SPS and clams?

 

[Henry Bowman]

Depending on the tank depth, the 175's may not be enough for SPS unless they are close to the top. You'll get away with putting items lower under the 250. Definitely Luminarcs will help. If you want your SPS to GROW, I'd stay below 14K with the bulbs 10K is even better. But there are alot of folks who think the 10K's are too yellow (to look at). If you are really concerned about this go with VHO actinic supplementation. They'd give you the "blues" that folks like to see and the 10K's provide plenty of punch for the SPS.

IMHO & FWIW

 

[Shark Keeper]

Thanks Henry!

I forgot to mention that all of the bulbs are 10k and I am using 2 54w actinic T5's for supplementation.