How sad a sight it is to view my new 72 gallon bowfront sitting empty on the floor. I'm currently building the stand and hood, and kicking around what I want to do for lighting.
The tank is 48" wide. I'm debating whether or not to go all PCs, or MH/PC. Anyone have any experience with using combos of the two. I was thinking one 175W MH (maybe 250W) on the left side of the tank, with 2 55W PCs on the right. I have a 96W PC I'm stealing off my other tank and I was thinking of putting an actinic bulb in it.
I have a few SPS in my tank now, but mostly softies (using PC lighting).
Cost is definitely a factor, as is running cost. I live in CA, where electricity isn't exactly cheap anymore. I've gotten my previous PCs from ahsupply.com, and been really happy with them. But I've never done MH before. Anything I should watch out for?
Thanks,
The tank is 48" wide. I'm debating whether or not to go all PCs, or MH/PC. Anyone have any experience with using combos of the two. I was thinking one 175W MH (maybe 250W) on the left side of the tank, with 2 55W PCs on the right. I have a 96W PC I'm stealing off my other tank and I was thinking of putting an actinic bulb in it.
I have a few SPS in my tank now, but mostly softies (using PC lighting).
Cost is definitely a factor, as is running cost. I live in CA, where electricity isn't exactly cheap anymore. I've gotten my previous PCs from ahsupply.com, and been really happy with them. But I've never done MH before. Anything I should watch out for?
Thanks,
