I have no experience with metal halide lighting and I have a 150 gallon tank I am looking to build into a wall. I would like to use metal halide lighting, but something a bit cheaper if possible. Since the lighting is hidden in the wall can I use general metal halide light fixtures similar to this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400-Watt-Metal-Halide-Reflector-Bulb-The-complete-kit-/190818892504?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6db13ad8
as long as I replace the bulb with a 20k one? It is a 72" I am thinking of two 400 watt metal halides supplemented with some actinic florescent bulbs. Does this seem reasonable? Thanks!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400-Watt-Metal-Halide-Reflector-Bulb-The-complete-kit-/190818892504?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6db13ad8
as long as I replace the bulb with a 20k one? It is a 72" I am thinking of two 400 watt metal halides supplemented with some actinic florescent bulbs. Does this seem reasonable? Thanks!
