Lighting ?

[jas12]

I am setting up a 50 breeder -36"x18"- and trying to decide on lighting. It will be mostly zoas, micros, acans, etc. After doing some research I am planning on buying a 250W MH retro kit. I also wanted to set up either a 2 bulb VHO or T5 kit but I cannot decide. I know I could get an ice cap 660 and change the bulbs if I didnt like it, but I do not want or have the money for the trial by error method. Any information/experience would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Jake

 

[J. Montgomery]

IceCap 660 is probably overkill for just running two 36" T5 bulbs for actinics. Something like this would be perfect and save you a bunch of money:
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1350

I'd recommend T5 over VHO.

 

[jas12]

Thanks. That is def. a cheaper option.

Do you think that two bulbs plus the MH would be enough for that size tank?