Let there be "Light"

[timsta67]

So for a week now i've been researching and reading till i go blind trying to find out what the best lighting system i can get for my new 150g tank. Thanks to many of you and web site after web site. And of course the Lfs. which doesn't have anything my size in stock. Anyways I want the full reef tank corals, anemone, clams, ETC. So how does this sound for a deal Odyssea Metal halide 72" 785w 20,000k 175 watt HQI bulb (3), 65 watt Actinic Blue cf bulbs(4), Bluemoon leds(12) cooling fans, hanging kit, External ballast, all for $400.00
Will this do the trick and is considered a fair price all impute is welcomed as usual.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/vb/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=15
Thanks Tim

 

[sign guy]

tim what size is your tank?

 

[sign guy]

better yet how deep is your tank?

 

[timsta67]

24" deep

 

[timsta67]

24" deep actully 72''x24''x18''

 

[joncat24]

that the exact same light I have on my 180 and it is awesome. I did take the blue actinics out and change them to 10k 50/50 actinics. but the light has been flawless so far after 5 months. and thave several friends who have them also.
I would buy again in a flash...

 

[joncat24]

by the way my 180 is 72x24x24 if that helps ya out

 

[sign guy]

I would go with 2 400w mh's 14000k and two moon lights
you can find it cheaper than an odesy + you will need more light tan 175 on a 24 inch deep tank jmo

 

[timsta67]

thanks Joncat thats what i figured

 

[joncat24]

heres some pics of mine

 

[sign guy]

I think I have told you this before but that is the best looking in wall I have ever seen

 

[joncat24]

thanks sign guy. I just wanted to show him the tank with the lights for the colors and so forth and also to let him know that the lights penetrate to the bottom nicely...which is why I put the pic of the clam in there>>>
also timsta if you search ....that light comes in a 3x250 watt model now also...for about the same price

 

[sign guy]

I am getting a 180 in the spring and thought that 3 250 mh's would't be enough power. how fast do your corals grow?

 

[joncat24]

that 8 headed hammer on the right side of the tank , was four heads about a month and a half ago...

 

[timsta67]

Gentlemen thank you very much for the input it was great info.
"And that that tank is very inspirational"
Thanks again Tim

 

[nirua64]

okay what do you hav in your sump and what chem and food do u use . i do not have anything in my tank put plants i used them to cycle my tank with uncurred live rock i took my time letting tank cycle for 4 months the plants were growing fine now they look funny, mangroves chaterpa cheato although cheato is doin fine . 75 gal tank 30 gal sp with eheim pro wet dry canister filter had fowler 5 yrs now want corals

 

[mandarin w]

250 watt MH, will work perfectly for a 24 inch deep tank. The 400 watt's are more for the 30 inch deep tanks. I wouldn't get the 175 watt, those of more for around the 18inch deep tanks..