Lighting for 110g Reef

findingnemo2

findingnemo2

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I have a 110 gallon tank that came with (2) 24 inch flourescent bulbs and light fixtures, I know these are useless to me, but they do fit the tank. This is going to be a reef tank with corals of all different sorts. My tank measures 60 inches long x 18 inches from front to back, and is 20 inches deep. I am wondering if it would be okay to get (2) 24" 380W Metal Halide Aquarium Light System Support: 1x250W HQI, 2x65W CF, 2xBluemoon LED? Or do I need 60" 1072W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light Support: 3x250W HQI, 2x65W CF, 2x96W CF, 8xBluemoon LED. This lighting is the only thing that I am getting hung up on. Please help!
 
findingnemo2

findingnemo2

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Originally Posted by peckhead
look into oddysea if you want mh. cheap and works great
I am not as confused about brands as I am about which size I should buy. Thank you, though, I have heard great things about that brand!
 
nycbob

nycbob

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that is a whole lot of lights. i'd go with 1 fixture instead 2 separate one since it will look better. instead of going w 3x250w, how about 3x150w since u hv other supplemental pcs that goes along w it. make sure to light acclimate all of ur corals.
 
flricordia

flricordia

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I wouldn't think that a 150 would be much for that tank x 3 even. I have a 150 over my 20 cube and it is just about right for acros and clams. Over an 8' 240 I have 2x400 and 1x175 centered and it isn't enough for clams on the sandbed. I would go with 2x250s and a 150 in the center at least. JMO. Guess it really depends on what you want to keep as far as corals.
 
findingnemo2

findingnemo2

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Thanks everyone, and see, thats the thing, I want to be able to keep just about anything. I know lights are important and just want to make the best decision before I buy, since they seem to be one of the more expensive things to purchase.
 
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