90 gal retrofit lighting

[rickt4du]

Hey all...got a 90 gal AG with overflow today and I'm deciding on the lighting. I currently use a 2x96 watt CSL PC's in an ABS enclosure. Thats going to be over the 90 I'm thinking of a 175 watt MH retro using the 5500k bulb. Should I use the PC's as is with the daylight and the actinic or double up on the actinic...or use 2 175 MH and forget the PC's. I'm not too crazy about the PC's as the actinic is dull and the daylight is yellow but, I have $300 plus in it and the reef now is thriving with the spectrum as it is. I just need more light in the 90. Good suggestions are welcomed.

 

[tinman383]

I have a 90gal. with the CSL PC's, but I have 4-96watt bulbs. Doesn't leave much room under the hood, but the day and night effects are awesome. My white bulbs gave no yellow effect once I added more lighting. That's the only problem with this hobby....if ya wanna look good...ya gotta pay!

 

[rickt4du]

Are you saying that adding more PC lights will improve the color of the daylight? That would be way too easy. Tell me its true!!

 

[tinman383]

It sure worked on mine.

 

[rickt4du]

I just ordered 4 vho retrofit kit. Have not even seen the canopy so I hope I have enough room for them and the 2 PC's. I may have to remove the PC's from the ABS enclosure and mount them too. Thanks for the replies.