TWO questions??? A NEW TANK!!!

[aileena]

I have a new tank that is 48" long 24" tall and 12" wide, how many gallons is this??? I think its 65g
I can get a metal halide ballast that powers two 250watt lights along with the wiring harness, bulbs, relectors and the whole kit for 150$$$ is this good??? I think it is and I'm pretty sure this is all the light I will ever need for any size tank.
any more helpful suggestions

 

[krunk]

your tank is a 60g
not a bad deal, do you know what brand of ballast, bulbs, and there k rating?

 

[aileena]

The bulbs are 6500K and I think its helo lights??? The whole thing is only 150..thats why I am almost sure that I should just buy them..
The tank with oak stand and canopy only cost me 225$$$ thats a pretty good deal too right?

 

[krunk]

not bad for the tank and stand, good deal.
as for the mh's. its a pretty good deal, but you might want something too make it more blue. 65k's make it look like someone pee'd in your tank.
where do you live in michigan?

 

[aileena]

if 6500K isnt good what spectrum is??? can I just change the bulbs??? I live in the lansing area and in the Detroit area...depends whats goin on...

 

[krunk]

you can buy new bulbs,. but thats like 120$ .
65k are great for coral growth.
your agbout 2 hours away from me, i live by frankenmuth, and 45 mins away from flint.