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[justcause]

I Have A 20 Gallon Tank With Some Xenias And A Pair Of Misbar Clowns.i Currently Have 1 65 Watt 50/50 Pc I Want To Upgrade To A 250 Watt 15000k With 2-65watt 03 Actinics.i Want To Keep A Real Reef Including A Clam.would Soft Corals Do Well Under This Light?

 

[reefman]

250 w is a bit over the top for a 20g. i would just use 150 or 175

 

[qckwzrd]

250w is alot, you going with a 20L, 20H or 20XH? with that much light your gonna have to invest in a chiller and possible ATO. I would just do the 150w MH and the softies should be fine.

 

[marki24]

250 is gonna burn most of your corals in that size tank I would stick with 150 or go with t5's

 

[Lenny718]

I agree to the above post, 250w is over kill for that size tank. Save your money and go with 150 or 175w.

 

[justcause]

What Do You Guys Think About 2 65 Watt Pc.1 Actinic 03 And 1 10000k.

 

[NYreefNoob]

dont think the pc will be enough for a clam though, a 150w mh wouldnt be bad

 

[justcause]

If I Use A 20000k 150 Watt Mh Bulb Would I Need 2 65 Watt Actinic Bulbs Or Would 1 Work.i Was Told That 20000k Is More In The Blue Spectrum.thanks Guys.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Get a 14k 150W bulb and you'll be fine. You won't need any additional supplementation from the PC's.

 

[basiab]

".i Want To Keep A Real Reef "

If that is really what you want then get a bigger tank.

 

[KathyC]

Nanoreefer's advice is excellent for bulb choice for you. It would be the best way to go if you want to keep a clam in your reef tank. The softies would also be happy in that environment.

Can you tell us anything else about your tank?

 

[justcause]

there's not much more to tell i have some lr,ls