3 1/2 foot tall tank

brycerb · 04/07/2010, 10:04 PM

I just aquired a 3 1/2 foot tall, cylinder acrylic tank. What kind of light would it take to make it to the bottom? I was thinking 400 watt metal halide, but is it enough?

barrettrhoades · 04/07/2010, 10:44 PM

400's should be plenty of light. Just put your corals with less light requirements at the bottom.

04/07/2010, 10:04 PM	#1
brycerb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Isle of wight, VA Posts: 541	3 1/2 foot tall tank I just aquired a 3 1/2 foot tall, cylinder acrylic tank. What kind of light would it take to make it to the bottom? I was thinking 400 watt metal halide, but is it enough? __________________ -Luckily, my wife is reef safe so I can use my normal income for this hobby. -My cichlids love RO waste! Current Tank Info: 7.5 gallon box with water in it.

04/07/2010, 10:44 PM	#2
barrettrhoades Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 123	400's should be plenty of light. Just put your corals with less light requirements at the bottom.