Lighting for 33gal cube

fittiger · 11/04/2008, 10:28 AM

What would you guys recommend for lighting a reef tank in a 33 gallon cube. The tank is 20" l x 18" w x 23 h. I hope to keep few sps with mostly lps.

I was planning on using a 150w HQI metal halide (10 or 12 K)with 2 24w t5 HO (actinic+, aquablue+ OR one of each).

Would this be adequate for this size tank or how would you recommend altering this light setup?

I also considered a 70w HQI metal halide with same or more t5's.

Recommendations?

herostar · 11/04/2008, 03:18 PM

My recommendation:

Luminarc 3 Mini Pandant
Iwasaki 175w MH Bulb (14k)
2x 24w t5's of your choice

Don't bother wasting your money on the 70w MH. You won't be impressed.

fittiger · 11/06/2008, 03:04 PM

Thanks herostar.....anyone else have an opinion?

11/04/2008, 10:28 AM	#1
fittiger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 305	Lighting for 33gal cube What would you guys recommend for lighting a reef tank in a 33 gallon cube. The tank is 20" l x 18" w x 23 h. I hope to keep few sps with mostly lps. I was planning on using a 150w HQI metal halide (10 or 12 K)with 2 24w t5 HO (actinic+, aquablue+ OR one of each). Would this be adequate for this size tank or how would you recommend altering this light setup? I also considered a 70w HQI metal halide with same or more t5's. Recommendations?

11/04/2008, 03:18 PM	#2
herostar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,024	My recommendation: Luminarc 3 Mini Pandant Iwasaki 175w MH Bulb (14k) 2x 24w t5's of your choice Don't bother wasting your money on the 70w MH. You won't be impressed. __________________ Do a good turn daily. Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic (Est. 2007)

11/06/2008, 03:04 PM	#3
fittiger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 305	Thanks herostar.....anyone else have an opinion?