Help me buy lighting!

frogdog

frogdog

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I'm setting up my first SW aquarium, and I want a light that will support ANYTHING. SPS on the bottom, etc. I want no limitations. I'm making a reef set up.
I've already decided to go with metal halide
I have a 75g
My local store has a Current *1042* 150 HQI 10k w/ 2x 130 actinic and white moon LEDs. He said he would give it to me for $499 (it was marked $699), is this a good deal? Will it support ANYTHING i put on the sand?
plz help!!
 
frogdog

frogdog

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Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/2791485
I think you'd be happier with 250w halide bulbs instead of the 150w.
-Justin
this is the reason I didnt buy it right away.
i'll go w/ a 2x 250 MH
what is a good brand/ model to get? Just tell me wich one to buy LOL
 
frogdog

frogdog

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ok, I just called the shop I've been dealing with and told him I wanted a 2x 250w MH instead of the 2x 150w, and first he laughed at me, then said " i hope you know what you're doin', thats alot of light for a 75g"...
wtf?
 
cedarreef

cedarreef

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wtf is right... that's not too much light at all. especially if you're going to have sps and other high light corals. I wouldnt put the coral too close to the top with those bad boys, though unless they are acropora or something like that
 
wangotango

wangotango

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If you're worried about too much light, use a higer K bulb or hang them up higher.
I've seen people use 400w bulbs on shallower tanks.
-Justin
 
frogdog

frogdog

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which brands should I look at? the current outer orbit? hamilton?
I'm gonna have to order it, it seems.
how about this one-
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its more expensive than i wanted, but I dont want to cut corners on the lighting.
recommendations on brands VERY welcome. Im a COMPLETE newb obviously. I've read all the threads (about lights) in this forum.
 
gatorwpb

gatorwpb

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Originally Posted by frogdog
http:///forum/post/2791400
I'm setting up my first SW aquarium, and I want a light that will support ANYTHING. SPS on the bottom, etc. I want no limitations. I'm making a reef set up.
If this is the criteria, then 2x250w is the minimum. Look into a retrofit with a canopy. YOu can get better reflectors using retrofit so you will get better light penetration.
check out hello lights . com for some of the best prices and selection.
 
yerboy

yerboy

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this may not help but i like the pics.
i had 2x175s on a 20L once ... it was a little to much haha


i also had a 175 and 2x150 over a custom 33gal frag tank
 
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