90 gallon w/canopy lighting

drives300 · 07/08/2007, 01:20 PM

I currently have 2 250w MH 10k with the spider reflectors(retro) . I currently have 2x36w PC for actinics. I am not happy with this and want to get better actinics. Im looking for Ideas from other 90 gallon owners on what I can fit and how to fit it.

I am thinking about turning reflectors sideways(parallel to length of tank) and putting 2x110w VHO actinics in there. I only have 48x18 inches to work with so Im looking for ideas. Am i better of fitting in t5 actinics?

Thanks

Anthony

macronut · 07/08/2007, 02:47 PM

I have 2 250W 10K on my 90 with 2 46.5" 110 vho's. T-5 will give you more room width wise as the tubes are not as large as VHO's.

07/08/2007, 01:20 PM	#1
drives300 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 961	90 gallon w/canopy lighting I currently have 2 250w MH 10k with the spider reflectors(retro) . I currently have 2x36w PC for actinics. I am not happy with this and want to get better actinics. Im looking for Ideas from other 90 gallon owners on what I can fit and how to fit it. I am thinking about turning reflectors sideways(parallel to length of tank) and putting 2x110w VHO actinics in there. I only have 48x18 inches to work with so Im looking for ideas. Am i better of fitting in t5 actinics? Thanks Anthony __________________ Water Param 79 degrees nit 0 amm 0 phos 0 salifers Calcium 450 salifer alk 11 dkh Ph 8-8.1 Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon,reef octopus nw150, 2 oceanflow mods, 2x 250w 10k mh, phos reactor

07/08/2007, 02:47 PM	#2
macronut Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 405	I have 2 250W 10K on my 90 with 2 46.5" 110 vho's. T-5 will give you more room width wise as the tubes are not as large as VHO's.