lights for tank

[bige]

im looking to start another tank an 80 gal bow but i cant decide which lighting would be best im looking at the Outer Orbit 2 x 150W 10,000K HQI Metal Halide 4 T-5 & 18 Lunar fixture . wanting to keep anything i want without a problem would this be enough wattage for that size tank.any help would be appreciated thanks

 

[reefforbrains]

I would step up across the board.
from 150s to 250s if MH
From 4 bulb to 6 if T5

 

[bige]

if i were to jump to the 250's that would be almost 9 watt per gallon wouldnt that be to much ?

 

[snakeblitz33]

I agree with RFB.
Upgrade from 150's to 250's or from 4 bulbs to at least 8 t5 bulbs.
Just keep in mine that after 6 months, t5 lights loose their original spectrum of lighting and need to be replaced. It might amount to the same amount for Halide's in the long run.
Good luck!

 

[snakeblitz33]

I have a pair of two-fifties (250 watt metal halides) over a 55 gallon lps and softie tank with mixed sps... everything's doing fine.
It's in a 22" tall canopy.