MH over 110 rr

[737mech]

New tank 60x18x24 with Oceanic center glass brace. Question...
will 2/ 175 w 10k mh along with 2/ 110 vho 03's be enough light? I'd like to try and keep clams.
I'm kinda lost with all the options out there as far as mh goes. Which brand is gonna give me the best bang for the buck?
Thanks

 

[bang guy]

If you keep the Clam up high on the rock under the MH bulb then it will work.
The 250's are not very much more and the bulb choices are far greater.
I'd recommend the 250's...
Bang

 

[737mech]

Ok Bang, If I could bug you some more.... Would 2/ 250's work? I read one bulb for every 2 ft. Since the tank is 5ft long, could I mount the bulbs towards the center glass brace to eliminate a big shadow in the middle of the tank? Would three be overkill?
What about ballasts, sockets, reflectors, etc. Tell what you would do if it were your tank. Where do yall get your hardware on line? Email me if you like at glweed2@yahoo.com
I've never set up lighting like this before so forgive all the questions.
Thanks

 

[jugger]

Originally posted by Bang Guy
If you keep the Clam up high on the rock under the MH bulb then it will work.
The 250's are not very much more and the bulb choices are far greater.
I'd recommend the 250's...
Bang
I AGREE....you will thank yourself later on