Need help to figure what I need for my 100 gallon

[JE]

I have a 100 gallon and I am currently looking for lighting. I think I want to put 2-250 watt MH and possibly keeping the existing actinic bulbs for color. Which would be 2-250 watt MH + 2-65 watt actinics. I would like to eventually get SPS and was wondering if that would be enough lighting. Any comments...........

 

[SirLight1337]

standard 100g dims ?

I Personally like the hamilton 14K's in 250watt. Should be ok for some SPS towards the top of the tank. Not fantastic for a full on SPS system though.

 

[JE]

yes standard 100 gallon dimensions. what would be good for sps?? the lights will be 4" from the top of my tank due to my low canopy. i like the 14k hamilton also. i just cant figure what wattage and how to configure them..........

 

[d1hotblaze]

i think 3 175s would give you a better spread

 

[JE]

thanks ill consider that.

 

[jaypainter24]

I have a dual 400w pfo retro set-up that would be perfect for the tank. LMK if interested

 

[JE]

pics and price?