need opinion on lighting

[kclester]

ok i was looking at the jbj 70w hqi is this enough lighting on a 20gal reef i plan on keeping JUST softies

 

[kclester]

?

 

[nikesb]

thats fine. you could even go with pc's for just softies

 

[kclester]

i have had pc's before..........i really want better quality of light and im really considering the 70w HQI JBJ or maybe the 150w. Im not really sure yet which i may chose i guess ill give it some time and see what everyones opinion is

 

[nikesb]

150w will alow you to keep anything. 70w will allow for lps, softies, and montiporas

 

[kclester]

awesome...........im just trying to make sure that 70w would be enough for a 20 gallon tank that is 20 inchs deep

 

[kclester]

anyone else ????

 

[kclester]

?

 

[nycbob]

go with 150w mh. this way, u can get other corals in the future. 70w is very dim.

 

[acrylic51]

Since you added the 150 to the list on this thread, I'd opt the 150w....even though 70w would be enough for softies and such, I think you'll find a wider selection of bulbs, which can be an issue.