Lighting 75G Mixed reef - best bet?

[mandown123]

Hey all

I am setting up my 75 gallon, and am having trouble designing a lighting plan. I was thinking MH with t5 supplements. Then I was thinking DE 150s for the MH. Then I was thinking an 8x54w T5.

What do you all think is the best bet? Also, where can I get a good deal? hellolights and reefgeek are pretty much nuts it seems. Unless I'm just cheap, which could totally be the case:splitspin

Thanks!

 

[RAYISKING]

are you trying to keep acro?

 

[ocholoco]

Hey

2x250 MH I would go with a sunpod...

 

[ellebelle]

It depends on what you are trying to keep. I lit mine with 2 X 175w MH which was good and then I switch to 2 x250w MH. My SPS corals like the increased light, but my LPS and softies don't seem any different.

 

[mandown123]

thanks for weighing in. I keep trying to find a good deal on a 48inch light. shopping around time is running out, i need to get this tank up this weekend!