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theatrus · 08/23/2006, 12:22 PM

My vote would be for 2x250W bulbs. If you want mad growth, put some quality 10k bulbs in there and supplement with T5 actinics or blue+ bulbs. If you want good growth at lower electricity usage, just use 14k MH bulbs such as Hamiltons or Ushios and don't run actinics.

08/23/2006, 12:22 PM	#12
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	My vote would be for 2x250W bulbs. If you want mad growth, put some quality 10k bulbs in there and supplement with T5 actinics or blue+ bulbs. If you want good growth at lower electricity usage, just use 14k MH bulbs such as Hamiltons or Ushios and don't run actinics. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics