Well I've decided my first step should be to build a nice stand for my aquarium. Actually the stand i'm building right now is going to hold two 75's and a sump, and I'm curious about what can I do as far as lighting. I'd really like to do everything right with this tank, so I think metal halide is the way to go. I really don't care for the prices of metal halide aquarium tops and I'd really like to have all of the lighting built directly into my stand. I still don't quite understand why metal halides need a ballast instead of being able to draw current directly from a US 120v system, unless they need a higher voltage. I'd like to try and achieve 5-10 wpg with this tank, landing somewhere in the middle (around 7.5) I think would probably be best? Can anyone recommend a good ballast/bulb combination that is cost effective and if not perhaps VHO is a better choice?
Thanks,
Ken
Thanks,
Ken