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mingxu · 04/30/2009, 11:20 AM

Hi, I am in process to set up 300g tank (72x36x27). I never have had experience in sps. I have 29 neno reef with lot lps and some soft corals and zoo' . They are doing very well. I have questions regarding lighting. I read alot about this topics and I reviewed all TOTM. Lot of tanks with 300 g size used 400w metal halid, some used 250 w metal halid, some even only used T5 only for sps. Do you have any sugesstions? I will greatly appreciate your input.
Ming

Anemonebuff · 04/30/2009, 12:09 PM

Three 250 or 400 watt MH(one for each 2' square) will work for you. I would use 400's and raise them a little higher to increase the spread for the 36" width. You can add actinic supplements to your liking.

04/30/2009, 11:20 AM	#1
mingxu Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 30	lighting Hi, I am in process to set up 300g tank (72x36x27). I never have had experience in sps. I have 29 neno reef with lot lps and some soft corals and zoo' . They are doing very well. I have questions regarding lighting. I read alot about this topics and I reviewed all TOTM. Lot of tanks with 300 g size used 400w metal halid, some used 250 w metal halid, some even only used T5 only for sps. Do you have any sugesstions? I will greatly appreciate your input. Ming

04/30/2009, 12:09 PM	#2
Anemonebuff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: LI,NY Posts: 3,877	Three 250 or 400 watt MH(one for each 2' square) will work for you. I would use 400's and raise them a little higher to increase the spread for the 36" width. You can add actinic supplements to your liking.