lighting

[chillaxe123]

wich would you perfer on a 20 gallon long a 150 watt metal halide or a 175. also what kalvin(?) is best for clams

 

[chillaxe123]

also how high off the water should the light be

 

[ezcompany]

please read this link
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1072234&perpage=25&pagenumber=2

and please let us know if you have more questions

 

[chillaxe123]

so 14k is the way to go

 

[WayneY]

Thats what I run.2-400w 14k's over my 120g.

 

[chillaxe123]

ok so how high off the surface should the lamp be? i need to know how big to make the canopy.

also whats a good brand of bulb?

 

[Grunt]

I'm putting 2x400w 14k's on my 90gal. Haha, should be fun I have the tank and lights but we just moved so we haven't set it up yet.

 

[a4twenty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9640058#post9640058 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chillaxe123
ok so how high off the surface should the lamp be? i need to know how big to make the canopy.

also whats a good brand of bulb?

i keep my reflector about 8 inches off the water.


i like either the XM or venture bulbs.