Lighting suggestions for a 210

rangerD275 · 09/07/2009, 10:55 AM

I'm planning out my next tank, and I need some lighting suggestions. The tank itself is a 210 that is 29" deep.

MH vs T5?

Either way i will use t5 actinics, but what would be better for a tank that deep? MH, or T5? Either one will have the same up front cost, I think the T5's would be more economical in the long run.

and if I go with MH, would 3x150 be enough? or should I go 3x250

I currently have a 34g Solana with 1x150w MH 20k

Any help would be much appreciated.

rangerD275 · 09/07/2009, 10:57 AM

Forgot to mention. it will be a mixed reef w/ mostly SPS, a Clam, and 2 BTA's from my current tank.

09/07/2009, 10:55 AM	#1
rangerD275 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 167	Lighting suggestions for a 210 I'm planning out my next tank, and I need some lighting suggestions. The tank itself is a 210 that is 29" deep. MH vs T5? Either way i will use t5 actinics, but what would be better for a tank that deep? MH, or T5? Either one will have the same up front cost, I think the T5's would be more economical in the long run. and if I go with MH, would 3x150 be enough? or should I go 3x250 I currently have a 34g Solana with 1x150w MH 20k Any help would be much appreciated.

09/07/2009, 10:57 AM	#2
rangerD275 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 167	Forgot to mention. it will be a mixed reef w/ mostly SPS, a Clam, and 2 BTA's from my current tank.