lighting?

[yellow ace]

Metal Halide. I have a 46-gallon bowfront tank by all-glass aquariums. How many watts of metal halide should I get? Also, is Ushio a good brand? I found a pair for sale REALLY cheap! 250 watts *EACH* 10,000k.

 

[viper_930]

I'd go with 2x150 watt DE MH using Phoenix 14kk bulbs. If you like a more blue color you could go wih 20kk, but Phoenix doesn't make them.

 

[yellow ace]

What does DE stand for?

 

[yellow ace]

And, yes I would prefer a white light, not a blue.

 

[yellow ace]

ohh....Double-Ended? Ok, well I found one...just have to find the other. Thanks!

 

[yellow ace]

what about this? "Coralife Metal Halide 150 Watt 10,000K HQI Lamp" maybe two of those? Can I just screw this into my flourecent fixture (that came with the tank) or do I need a new hood?