Current USA Lighting question?

[geckoxp]

From a post I made in the noob section...I am thinking about upgrading my lighting from the Coralife that I am currently using 260W to something more substantial..
I was thinking about picking up the Current USA Outer Orbit Fixture, 2x150W Metal Halide HQIs & 4X54W T5s, 48 inch
Has anyone used this lighting system and would it be good enough to cover most if not all corals? I think the T5 lighting would be better then the CFs that another Current USA has for $50 less. Right now I can just put softies in the tank but if I wanted to put a BTA or another higher lighting coral I want to make sure I am covered.
Can anyone mention one that they feel would cover most if not all corals that would not break the bank or what that one be fine?

 

[meowzer]

I have that light, but with 3 250Watt metal halides,and it is a 72" light
I really like it....what size is your tank?

 

[geckoxp]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3131778
I have that light, but with 3 250Watt metal halides,and it is a 72" light
I really like it....what size is your tank?
Its a 90G 48in L...so it would come with the following:
- Model: 1072
- Length: 48"
- 10000K PowerPaq: 2 x 150W
- Actinic 460nm: 2 x 54W
- Actinic 420nm: 2 x 54W
- Lunar Light Blue/White: 9/9
- Dimensions: 48" x 15" x 4.25"
- Total Watts: 529
- Total Amps: 4.6

 

[meowzer]

Well I have a 225G and the 250w's work for me...Like I said before I really like the light too...My tank is 30" deep so I felt 250W was necessary also

 

[geckoxp]

I'm going to measure the height later on tonight but its about 24in Deep...need for dual 250s or would 150s be ok?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by GeckoXp
http:///forum/post/3131852
I'm going to measure the height later on tonight but its about 24in Deep...need for dual 250s or would 150s be ok?
I wouldn't want to guess on that one....I have read a lot of people with that size doing well with 150's...I am no light expert, I can only tell you about my experiences...
I am sure someone else will answer that for you

 

[geckoxp]

I believe dual 150s with the T5 lighting should do pretty well from what I have understood and read. For your size tank I can completely understand where you would need the 250s.
They also offer the setup with just the CF lighting instead of the T5s...but from what I understand the T5s are the only way to go and they last longer correct?

 

[meowzer]

IDK...I got the T5's cause I heard they were better

 

[nycbob]

2x150w mh with t5 is sufficient over a 90.