Is A 175 Watt Mh Good Enough For A 54 Corner

[midtownman]

I Want Some Lps So What You Uys Think Is Best

 

[JLAudio]

It should be fine, just keep any that require strong light higher up and not to far off to the sides. Clams might be a problem because of the depth but thats it

 

[midtownman]

thanks

 

[marki24]

It should be ok but i would go higher just to be on the safe side and if in any case you decide to do SPS or clams. Or maybe add some t5's to your setup.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i would go for a 250 watt MH just for the hell of it... it would brighten it up as well

 

[NYreefNoob]

agreed on the 250w mh or dual 150's

 

[ellebelle]

Dual 150s will give a large spread, but less penetration.

I recommend looking at Sanjay's site and making your own decision. Depending on which bulbs you use, you can actually get the same PAR as slightly lower wattage bulbs depending on the bulb and whether its 10K, 14K, 20K etc.

 

[midtownman]

sanjay's site?

 

[Bob 1000]

150's aren't metal halids lol..... There like t5's...lmao...

 

[Timbo]

I had a 250 when I had mine set up and it worked perfect. Go with the 250.

 

[ellebelle]

http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com/

 

[midtownman]

this guy giving a good deal on a 400watt mh w/ballast is that a good deal also with a choice of bulbs which one should i choose 10,14 or 20 k?

 

[DevIouS]

No need for a 400w.

You can do 175w x 2 or 1 250w with a good reflector.

Are you going to have a canopy or will this be "open top"?

 

[Wes]

the 175w iwasaki 15k bulbs burns as bright as many 250w bulbs. The Iwasaki SE 175w 15k paired w/ a good ballast + good reflector is probably plenty for your 54g corner tank.

For example the 175w Iwasaki 15k on an Icecap ballast put out a 86 PPFD and only uses 165 watts.

Pretty impressive considering my 250w Reeflux 10k on an Icecap Ballast put out 86 PPFD and uses 253 watts.

 

[midtownman]

well i want a canopy but if cant find one so till then its a glaas lid

 

[JLAudio]

I second a good reflector and you could get away with the one 175 or 250 bulb, but if you can get a good deal on 400 and the electricty is not an issue, get it now so your not limited at all in your coral selections and depth of where you can put corals. Usually fixtures are made 1 bulb per 2 feet for metal halide So i would still look into maybe a good reflector like lumenarc3 to spread the one light over the 30+ inches. I have a 36 corner and 1 250 is perfect. I know they sell 30" long fixtures with one 250 plus t5's or PC actinics

 

[Bob 1000]

the 175w iwasaki 15k bulbs burns as bright as many 250w bulbs. The Iwasaki SE 175w 15k paired w/ a good ballast + good reflector is probably plenty for your 54g corner tank.

For example the 175w Iwasaki 15k on an Icecap ballast put out a 86 PPFD and only uses 165 watts.

Pretty impressive considering my 250w Reeflux 10k on an Icecap Ballast put out 86 PPFD and uses 253 watts.

Good comparison,:scratchch Now I'm thinking of switching bulbs do they make a 400watter???

 

[midtownman]

i'll let you know about the light bob to keep you posted