Retired_AF
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Sorry to keep posting questions but hereare a couple more. I am working on getting the equipment list for my 90 gallon tank I am setting up as my first saltwater tank. It came with a single 24" fluorescent bulb which I know is totally inadequate for what I am planning. I want to start it as a FOWLR and maybe start some corals after I get some experience under my belt.
The tank is 48" wide 13 inches deep and 31" high so I know I will need some serious lights to be able to illuminate the lower part adequately. I may not need them immediately since I will be trying to put the tank into place this weekend, but the time is approaching fast.
My questions are :
Am I forced to metal halides to light the bottom of this thing?
What size, 250 or 400 watts? I want it to light fairly evenly so I am sure I would need at least 2 fixtures if they have single bulbs.
Is there any difference between the ones at the aquarium store and the halogen lights at the hopme improvement store?
The tank is 48" wide 13 inches deep and 31" high so I know I will need some serious lights to be able to illuminate the lower part adequately. I may not need them immediately since I will be trying to put the tank into place this weekend, but the time is approaching fast.
My questions are :
Am I forced to metal halides to light the bottom of this thing?
What size, 250 or 400 watts? I want it to light fairly evenly so I am sure I would need at least 2 fixtures if they have single bulbs.
Is there any difference between the ones at the aquarium store and the halogen lights at the hopme improvement store?