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salvini75
12-31-2005, 01:27 AM
my tank is 5ft x 2ft x 2.5ft deep!

i havent set it up yet but i have two 150w 10000k metal halides, i want to keep most sorts of corals, what other lighting could i put in to make it suitable.

cheers, Adrian

FishinInTheDark
12-31-2005, 01:53 AM
You'll do fine with 250 watt metal halides. With 400 watts, you'll be able to keep anything at all. I guess it's your choice, but either of those two will be great.

salvini75
12-31-2005, 05:14 AM
what appart from halides could give me an additional 100 watts

actinic flouros?

Condiman
12-31-2005, 12:19 PM
What about VHO

Doctor_Reef
12-31-2005, 01:54 PM
30".....may be for some softies VHO's would work...but I am for the 250 - 400 watt MH...to get good lighting down 30"s.......