50 gallon tank lighting (MH)

Lionel · 05/17/2008, 06:44 AM

So, I am in the planning stages for this tank, I bought the tank here in okinawa, so the dimensions are all in metric, it's nearly 50 gallons though. 17x17x36 inches are the specs. With a 17 inch deep tank, would 150W halides be sufficient light penetration, or maybe should I go with the 250w lights? I plan on hanging two pendants over the tank, with no other form of light supplementation. After reading up on the various lighting resources here on RC, I am leaning towards a 14k bulb.

So, I'd greatly appreciate hearing some opinions!

Thanks,
Lionel

Lionel · 05/17/2008, 06:45 AM

I'm sorry, I meant to post this in the hardware forum. mod please move this for me!

05/17/2008, 06:44 AM	#1
Lionel Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Overseas Posts: 416	50 gallon tank lighting (MH) So, I am in the planning stages for this tank, I bought the tank here in okinawa, so the dimensions are all in metric, it's nearly 50 gallons though. 17x17x36 inches are the specs. With a 17 inch deep tank, would 150W halides be sufficient light penetration, or maybe should I go with the 250w lights? I plan on hanging two pendants over the tank, with no other form of light supplementation. After reading up on the various lighting resources here on RC, I am leaning towards a 14k bulb. So, I'd greatly appreciate hearing some opinions! Thanks, Lionel

05/17/2008, 06:45 AM	#2
Lionel Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Overseas Posts: 416	I'm sorry, I meant to post this in the hardware forum. mod please move this for me! __________________ click the little red house to see my tank! Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon Display