Lighting my new 125

[Csubseball]

I currently have a retro 175w MH on my 54 corner and with the new 125g Im not sure which route I should go.
I was thinking about getting another 175 MH and then getting some actinics to go along with that, but Im not sure if that will be enough. Maybe I should part with the 175 and get some 250's instead? Im not sure the 175's will be enough to penetrate the bottom of the tank.
I do not plan on keep any advanced corals anywhere in the near future so what would everyone recommend?
Any links to some good retro kits would be great!
Thanks again!

 

[Konadog]

How deep is your tank. I had a 100 gallon tank, 24" deep with 175w MH's and as long as you keep low light corals low, and everything else up high, it worked.

That said, I liked my 250's much better.

 

[Fast Fred]

Assuming your 125g is a 6' tank, how about a 175w on each end, and a 250w in the middle?

 

[Csubseball]

The tank is 5' long. I might just sell the 175 and buy a retro 250 setup. What would be the best for supplimental lighting?

 

[Fast Fred]

I use these and I like them very much.

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_metal_halide_icecap_system_reflector.asp?CartId=

 

[old salty]

Re: Lighting my new 125

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6598578#post6598578 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Csubseball

I do not plan on keep any advanced corals anywhere in the near future so what would everyone recommend?

Plan for the FAR future!! You'll save money by buying your lights once.

 

[Acreagedad]

I have two 72" VHO's split 50/50 10,000K producing a total of 250 watts. I also have 2 x 175's MH's. That's enough light for me.

 

[SaltyNovice]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6598904#post6598904 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Csubseball
The tank is 5' long. I might just sell the 175 and buy a retro 250 setup. What would be the best for supplimental lighting?

I'm in the process of setting up a 120gal that is 5'. And I'm having a hard time finding what I want (that is in my price range) also!! I don't want to have to buy lights more than once - so this is a difficult decision - especially when you have never kept any corals at all - I'm not sure of what I'm going to really enjoy keeping. So I will keep an eye on this thread out of personal interest. Good luck on your choice - there is not a lot of 5' fixtures to buy right off the shelf!!

SaltyNovice

 

[sundance1]

I bought this for my 125.It has 3x250 DE MH,4x96 PC's and moonlights,2 3"cooling fans.I got it on e-Bay for $800.It is well worht the money.Pic can be seen in my gallery.

 

[Palancar]

I am very happy with the lighting I just purchased for my 75g. 2 MH 14k 250w and 2 PC actinic 96w's. I never had MH before. I had no idea what I was missing. Just amazing and worth every penny. Hellolights.com 60" retro build-it-yourself.