what is an ideal wattage per gallon for a mixed reef? i know different corals have different requirements, but i want to try to satisfy all types of coral.
Lighting question
- Thread starter ESSELO
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Wattage per gallon is an ancient method that is of no use what-so-ever ... you can't compare 150W of T-5 to 150W of MH ... 2 completely different types of light ...
Mixed reef ... if you don't mind the heat I would personally go with MH ... or a good 6-8 bulb T-5 fixture with individual reflectors ...
How deep is the tank? What size tank? Specs would help determine what you would need.
- Location
- Long Island, New York
It's a 215 gal oceanic, 28" high, 2' wide and 6' long. I am currently running a coralife aquapro combo light. Not sure if this is sufficient.
150W or 250W?
28" deep tank 250 is more than enough ... I know some will say on a tank that deep run 400W's ... but for a mixed reef the 250w's will be just fine.
150's i believe-i dont think they had the stronger one when i got it
What i have looks good but i can't rest until it is ideal. Thanks for the advice.
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