So I just bought 4 Lumenbrights and 4- 400 watt coralvue e ballasts. I was originally planning on running all t5's on my tank but can't get away from the shimmer you get with MH. So I dont really want to use 1600 watts of MH with a Softie tank but would like to make sure I have enough light to keep just about anything. My tank is 8'x4'x30". These Reflectors will be mounted 16" above the tank to the top.
Question is....... Can I get away with 175 Icecap's and Iwasaki 15k's and just sell the 400 watt Coralvue ballasts? I would much rather use 700 watts of power every day to save on electricity. Do you guys feel like I could get away with 175's on a 30" tall tank and still be able to have Anenome's,etc......or should i go with 250's or even stick with the 400's and maybe run some Reeflux 12k bulbs???? The PAR from the Iwasaki's should be plenty with the LumenBrights should it not???
Question is....... Can I get away with 175 Icecap's and Iwasaki 15k's and just sell the 400 watt Coralvue ballasts? I would much rather use 700 watts of power every day to save on electricity. Do you guys feel like I could get away with 175's on a 30" tall tank and still be able to have Anenome's,etc......or should i go with 250's or even stick with the 400's and maybe run some Reeflux 12k bulbs???? The PAR from the Iwasaki's should be plenty with the LumenBrights should it not???
