Metal Halide for 30" depth

[mkessell]

I was planning on putting 2x 250 watt Metal Halide on my 150 gallon tank with a 30" water column and also running some PC in addition. Do you think this is the right choice or should I get the 400 watt halides?

Thanks

 

[bengeeee]

maybe its overkill but i just ordered 3 250 watt mh retrofits to place into an existing setup in which i will retain 2 96 watt 03 actinics and 2 96 watt 50/50's.

Btw this is for my 125 6 foot reef.

On the other hand.... i have a single 400 watt on my 60 gallon hex and it has worked wonderfully for the depth which is similar to yours.

Ben

 

[Ereefic]

If your doing primarily SPS, go 400's. Mixed, 250's. I'm running 175's with softies and LPS, and it's fine.

 

[mkessell]

Thanks,
I have a mix of corals in my tank, would you do the single or double end bulbs. My understanding is that the double end bulbs produce less heat? I live in an area were heat is an issue. One more question, Would you go with 10 14 or 20K bulbs?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Surfzup2k4]

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