Lighting trouble please help.

[team2jndd]

I wanted to put a 150w hqi halide with a total of 100 w of actinic PC's and then led lights. Would this be sufficient for most corals? It is a 58 g corner tank that is 21 inches high and 27 inches wide with a bow front.

 

[mudplayerx]

That would be good for 2 feet of tank (around 29 gallons).

 

[team2jndd]

But since it is only 21 inches high shouldnt it work? thats why im confused because the bow makes it shorter.

 

[mudplayerx]

How many gallons is your tank? One 150watt metal halide bulb is more than enough for 2 feet of tank lenthwise. It will penetrate a depth of 21" no problem. If you have a 55 gallon tank, you can put high light corals right under the bulb, and lower light corals off to the side.

 

[team2jndd]

yeah its a 58g bow from oceanic its 21 high and each side of the corner is 27 from corner to corner in the front its 33.