175w MH enough for a 90gal?

[offroadr]

I am setting up a 90gal tank and I have a 175w Halide that I have had for quite some time, should I add another?
Compliment with VHOs?
Initially I plan on fish and live rock

 

[iwantacans]

what are your future plans? alway think long term.... if i were you id add another

 

[offroadr]

I'd like to get into corals once the tank is established and I am ready.
I'd like to to it right now that changing later!

 

[mbowker]

metal halide cover a 2 ft X 2ft area, you need 4 ft cover. Think about going 250 watts X 2 w/ complimented lighting

 

[msd2]

I have a 175mh under my hood, its not nearly enough light on its own for my 100gal tank. If you want to to run corals in the future w/flexiblity. I run the 175 and 2x250mh and it lights the tank nicely.

 

[offroadr]

Originally posted by msd2
I have a 175mh under my hood, its not nearly enough light on its own for my 100gal tank. If you want to to run corals in the future w/flexiblity. I run the 175 and 2x250mh and it lights the tank nicely.
You run 3 MHs?? no Flouros?

 

[iwantacans]

i run 20ks so i dont run any actinics... but i like the blue look

 

[iwantacans]

thats an old pic, and was taken durring the burn in oeroid

 

[msd2]

Originally posted by offroadr
You run 3 MHs?? no Flouros?
3 10k mh, 2 actinics

 

[offroadr]

I ordered a 46.5 reflector with 2 MH mounts riveted on to eventually run 2 175w MHs I also ordered a VHO ARO ballast (on sale for $35!) and endcaps. http://www.hellolights.com
Off to a good start