question about lighting on very large system - Aquarium Advice

datto · 01-27-2005, 06:24 AM

im currently running a 8x2.5x2.5 reef tank off a 6ft mini reef. i need to light this tank for corals and one large anenome. the light has to penetrate 10mm glass and a depth of 2.5foot of water. what type of lighting do you suggest? i was going to buy a metal haloide system which has 4 x 150watt and ballists internally is this ok or is there a better alternative?

JamesR · 01-27-2005, 08:11 AM

i don't know alot about this, but for 2.5 feet of water penetration, you're going to want a [acronym:54f62d7199="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:54f62d7199] (to keep the anemone).

Jim

Thumper · 01-27-2005, 10:25 AM

Your going to need at least 250 watt mh's [acronym:90c0b6edd5="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:90c0b6edd5] 12,000k and 4 of them, add a some supplamental light such as actinic and presto. I's do a do a retro kit, much cheaper.

01-27-2005, 06:24 AM	#1
datto Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: sydney australia Posts: 43 Images: 11	question about lighting on very large system im currently running a 8x2.5x2.5 reef tank off a 6ft mini reef. i need to light this tank for corals and one large anenome. the light has to penetrate 10mm glass and a depth of 2.5foot of water. what type of lighting do you suggest? i was going to buy a metal haloide system which has 4 x 150watt and ballists internally is this ok or is there a better alternative? __________________ cheers mate

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01-27-2005, 08:11 AM	#2
JamesR Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 462 Images: 8	i don't know alot about this, but for 2.5 feet of water penetration, you're going to want a [acronym:54f62d7199="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:54f62d7199] (to keep the anemone). Jim

01-27-2005, 10:25 AM	#3
Thumper Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tulsa Posts: 560 Images: 1	Your going to need at least 250 watt mh's [acronym:90c0b6edd5="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:90c0b6edd5] 12,000k and 4 of them, add a some supplamental light such as actinic and presto. I's do a do a retro kit, much cheaper.