Which tank, and the Lights...

[Insane Reefer]

Ok, after posting here and getting some great advice (I hope, lol)my hubby and I talked about it, and are going to go with VHO.

We haven't gotten the tank yet. We are torn between a 29gal @ 30x12x18 and a 30gal @ 36x12x16. The 29gal tank would need 24" bulbs @ 75w, and the 30gal could?!? take 36" bulbs @ 95w.

How much lighting do you think each tank needs based on 3" sand depth? Which tank would be better? I plan to mainly keep softies, zoo's and a few LPS later on...

Thanks again for the input - very appreciated!

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Any of the above will work. Seriously. I know it sounds vague, but your coral list with those VHO's should be fine.

 

[Insane Reefer]

Do you think 2 or 4 bulbs? I am thinking that 150w or 190w would both be about right?