Metal Halide Lights

[lizzy]

I am wondering how many watts i would need to get for a 60 gal. I was looking at a 400 watt...but i was wondering if i would be better off getting to like 175 watt or something like that to spread out the light thoughout the whole tank. I wasnt sure how many watts i would need. I dont want to be resricted as to what kind of corals or clams i can get just because of my light. so any help would be greatly appriciated!! thanks!!

 

[jjlittle]

400 would be better and not restrict the corals/ clam you owuld like to have that gives you 6.6 wats per gal which you would be very happy with.

 

[lizzy]

thanks jjlittle. Would i need to get two or would one be sufficent?

 

[jjlittle]

with one 440 you are at 6.6 watts per gal which is great

 

[dogstar]

Lizzy

What are the measurments of your 60gl.? How deep is it?
If its short and deep then go w/ a 400w. If its long and shalow then go w/ 2 175s or 250s.

 

[lizzy]

thanks for the info guys. My 60 gal is a long not tall. so thats why i was wondering if i would need two. but thanks all for your help!! :jumping:

 

[mudplayerx]

I was under the impression that you need one bulb per 2 feet of tank. Sure that one bulb is 400+ watts, which will get to the bottom of the tank...but it may not illuminate the entire bottom.