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[vinny1]

Hello all, I'm thinking to change my 75 gallons tank to Reef tank. What kind for light do I need? Any suggestion? Thanks

 

[drew2005]

Definitely go with metal halide if you plan on having a reef tank.

 

[vinny1]

Thanks , How many watts do I need for 75 gallos tank?

 

[drew2005]

At least 375w total. But its also depending on how deep your tank is. You want 4-6 watts per gallon.

 

[vinny1]

My tank side is 48"X18"X20" dept. Is any one kowns where to buy a cheap metal halide light? Please hepl. Thanks

 

[rujelus22]

If you want to save some money go with t5 VHO

 

[vinny1]

I'm thinking about 48" Orbit 4/96w Sunpaq w/lunar light. Do you think it will work for my tank. Thanks

 

[rujelus22]

What kind of corals do you want to keep?

 

[vinny1]

I do not know yet. What kind of coral do you suggest? Thanks

 

[dmjordan]

Originally Posted by VINNY1
I'm thinking about 48" Orbit 4/96w Sunpaq w/lunar light. Do you think it will work for my tank. Thanks
This should work for zoos, shrooms, and some softies but not hard corals or clams.

 

[rujelus22]

If you want to get shrooms, softies things like that, that light would be great but if you want to go to hard corals, and anemones, you would need more light

 

[tim_12]

If you dont want to be limited with what you can keep, get at least 8 watts per gallon. I'd even go with a few actinics aswell to bring out teh colors more.

 

[rujelus22]

actinics are always nice, but I think the Orbit 4/96w Sunpaq w/lunar light has half actinic half white

 

[jacklax]

Recommendation...research the kinds of corals that you want...then set up your lighting accordingly. Lighting can get VERY expensive...just my 2 cents.

 

[rujelus22]

Good recommendation

 

[vinny1]

Thank you so much for all your help.

 

[vinny1]

Can I use two reefstar 250w for my tank. Totals for 500w. I would have 6.67w per gallon. Any suggestion?

 

[vinny1]

Hello All, I find this MAtal Halide light Jebo 48" 492 watts on ----. Do you think it work for my 75 gallons tank. The price is $499.99. Do you think it's a good deal?