Lighting Question

[chrixx]

:?: I am planning on setting up a 75g reef tank. I will be keeping LPS and possibly a few SPS and clams. The question is how much lighting. Would 2 250w MH and 2 65w PC be too much? Would 2 175w and 2 65w PC be not enough? Not really sure which way to go.

 

[reefland]

Welcome to the board.

2 250w MH and 2 65w PC would be a good start.

 

[danmhippo]

If you can change out PC to VHO, it would be much better.

 

[liquid]

I *think* Rich is recommending the Aquaspacelight fixture to this hobbyist as that's what Rich is currently using on his tank. :wink:

Shane

 

[reefland]

I *think* Rich is recommending the Aquaspacelight fixture to this hobbyist as that's what Rich is currently using on his tank. :wink:

Huh? Reading into that a bit I think. Wasn't what he was asking.

But since you bring it up, the Aquaspace light would be a fantastic buy if the person could afford it. I've used various bulbs and ballasts over the years. This is the only one to really impress me so far.

 

[liquid]

doh, my bad.

 

[chrixx]

What is "The Aquaspacelight Fixture" and where can I find it?

 

[reefland]

Your best bet is to use the search feature here on the board to find other threads about it. Then search the web for reviews or places selling them.

Picture over my tank when I first got it.

 

[ChrisRD]

chrixx:

Coral Reef Aquarium and Inland Reef both sell these fixtures.