light for a 375g need help

cubano2480 · 09/30/2007, 06:22 PM

like the title say need help for my tan rimless,it will be soft corals only maybe some lps not sps,I was thinking off 3 aquamedic ocean light 250w but I`m not sure what do u guys think do I need more or what will be better and not to $$$$$$$$$$ much

96x 30x30

thanks

hahnmeister · 09/30/2007, 07:31 PM

3-4 lumenarc 3 pendants with 400watt HQI ballasts and Aquaconnect 14,000K bulbs. The HQI ballast though for sure with actual an actual HQI rated bulb it key.

The Aquamedic 250 will be bright enough only if you use 10,000Ks... not very blue. If you go blue, you will most likely want to kick it up to 400watt bulbs.

cubano2480 · 09/30/2007, 10:04 PM

were I can buy the lumenarc at good price?I don`t think that I can use the double ended bulbs looks like the only bulbs that i can use are the regular mogul with the lumenarc.

thanks hahnmeister for u help

bristle · 10/01/2007, 09:02 AM

If you're only going for softies and LPS, I don't think 400W of MH is necessary.

I would go for 2 4x54W T5HO retros. Spread the reflectors evenly over the 30" width. You should have enough light that way to do what you want. And you will have less heat issues and evaporation than some 400 watters.

Think of it this way: 2 4 bulb retro kits...let's say $550 (rough) with bulbs. You're also going to be running 432 watts in total, instead of 1200W of MH, or 750W if you went with 3 250s. Think of the savings!

cubano2480 · 10/01/2007, 06:46 PM

that make sense my real interests is fish but I like to add some chaeto,calerpa,xinea ext something else to make the tank i live thanks guys for u help

I will go with T5HO retros thanks

09/30/2007, 06:22 PM	#1
cubano2480 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: miami fl,on a nice raft Posts: 2,008	light for a 375g need help like the title say need help for my tan rimless,it will be soft corals only maybe some lps not sps,I was thinking off 3 aquamedic ocean light 250w but I`m not sure what do u guys think do I need more or what will be better and not to $$$$$$$$$$ much 96x 30x30 thanks

09/30/2007, 07:31 PM	#2
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	3-4 lumenarc 3 pendants with 400watt HQI ballasts and Aquaconnect 14,000K bulbs. The HQI ballast though for sure with actual an actual HQI rated bulb it key. The Aquamedic 250 will be bright enough only if you use 10,000Ks... not very blue. If you go blue, you will most likely want to kick it up to 400watt bulbs.

09/30/2007, 10:04 PM	#3
cubano2480 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: miami fl,on a nice raft Posts: 2,008	were I can buy the lumenarc at good price?I don`t think that I can use the double ended bulbs looks like the only bulbs that i can use are the regular mogul with the lumenarc. thanks hahnmeister for u help

10/01/2007, 09:02 AM	#4
bristle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 570	If you're only going for softies and LPS, I don't think 400W of MH is necessary. I would go for 2 4x54W T5HO retros. Spread the reflectors evenly over the 30" width. You should have enough light that way to do what you want. And you will have less heat issues and evaporation than some 400 watters. Think of it this way: 2 4 bulb retro kits...let's say $550 (rough) with bulbs. You're also going to be running 432 watts in total, instead of 1200W of MH, or 750W if you went with 3 250s. Think of the savings!

10/01/2007, 06:46 PM	#5
cubano2480 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: miami fl,on a nice raft Posts: 2,008	that make sense my real interests is fish but I like to add some chaeto,calerpa,xinea ext something else to make the tank i live thanks guys for u help I will go with T5HO retros thanks