Uh oh - lighting OVERKILL ?!

[Cdfortin]

Hi everyone - I'm new here - and I love rics (as well as other shrooms, polyps and softies). I have a 75 gal tank (about 18" tall).

Have I overdone my lighting? Here's the specs:

(2) 250 watt se 14K hamiltons

(2) 110 watt actinic white vho

I want to keep ricordea and zoos all over the tank - not just the bottom or in the shade . I thought this would be a great setup but now I'm having reservations. Should I downgrade to 175 watt 14k's. Anyonw have experience with 175 watt 14k's?

My head continues to spin

Thanks for looking!!

 

[HorseoftheSea]

175s would still be kinda strong but if you aclimate them slowly then you should probably be able to place them higher

 

[PufferFish87]

Just acclimate them to the light and they will be fine I'd say.

I have 2 175 watt 15k's they do great right on the top of the tank.. or bottom or middle! Doesnt matter! I keep all of mine on the right top corner one of the best places for light in the tank.

 

[furforfour]

I think your setup is fine, no neet to go to 175s. Ricordia Florida and zoanthids will do well all over the tank, Ricordia Yuma should be on the bottom. As long as you acclimate everyhing you should have no problems.

 

[sarduci]

Acclimate them and they will be fine.

2 250watt de mh's here on the 24" version of your tank. Just don't plunk anything right on top from out of the shipping bag and you should be fine.