Lighting ?s

[Greenturtle]

I have been kinda clueless about reef aquarium lights, as I inherited my tank. I know there are t5 and t8 bulbs, and then there is metal hallide. I think I have a metal hallide light fixture. On the box with a bulb, it says it is 175 watt and 14,000k. Would this be a correct measurement for hallides? Lastly, what corals would I be able to keep with this lighting? I believe the brand is Coralvue, and my tank is 90 gallons.

 

[hackteck]

yes thats correct its metal halide and is that the only bulb in that fixture?

 

[Greenturtle]

yes thats correct its metal halide and is that the only bulb in that fixture?

Yep. Only a one bulb fixture. There is no way I can get another fixture. This one was custom made for a half circle tank and I have no idea where to get another. Plus, my size was not made for long.

 

[melosu58]

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.

 

[hackteck]

What size tank is this fixture on

 

[Greenturtle]

90 gallon (15 characters)