150 watt vs. 250 watt HQI?

jeremyj0247 · 12/10/2008, 10:29 PM

I am wondering about these two lights over a 38gal. that is 20 inches tall. I was think about a single HQI on an Icecap e Ballast with one 96 watt PC for actinic. I am only keeping zoas and shrums right now. I would like to have some LPS and maybe a clam in the future. I would like the 150 because of heat. Would this give my good par on a 20" tall tank? Of course I would keep the higher light corals up top, but would a clam be alright on the sand. Anyone have some advice? Thanks.

Dave12678 · 12/10/2008, 10:33 PM

I have a 150w HQI with a clam on the sand of my 54 corner I think its 24" tall tank. you should be ok

jeremyj0247 · 12/10/2008, 10:51 PM

Thanks, I have found a little more information on them. It sounds like the 150 will be good.

12/10/2008, 10:29 PM	#1
jeremyj0247 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southeast Idaho Posts: 193	150 watt vs. 250 watt HQI? I am wondering about these two lights over a 38gal. that is 20 inches tall. I was think about a single HQI on an Icecap e Ballast with one 96 watt PC for actinic. I am only keeping zoas and shrums right now. I would like to have some LPS and maybe a clam in the future. I would like the 150 because of heat. Would this give my good par on a 20" tall tank? Of course I would keep the higher light corals up top, but would a clam be alright on the sand. Anyone have some advice? Thanks.

12/10/2008, 10:33 PM	#2
Dave12678 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 616	I have a 150w HQI with a clam on the sand of my 54 corner I think its 24" tall tank. you should be ok

12/10/2008, 10:51 PM	#3
jeremyj0247 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southeast Idaho Posts: 193	Thanks, I have found a little more information on them. It sounds like the 150 will be good.