What Light should I get for 80gal Reef Tank?

[sng]

This tank is pretty tall, maybe around 3 feet tall. I want to have some softies and a anemone.
I don't want to spend too much im on a budget, so any recommendations?

 

[sng]

I forgot to mention, its a open top so something with mounting legs would be nice.

 

[meowzer]

The tank is 36" deep?

 

[sng]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3046411
The tank is 36" deep?
Yes its around 36" deep.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by sng
http:///forum/post/3046414
Yes its around 36" deep.
Well for something that deep nothing less than Metal Halides....especially if you want an anemone

 

[sng]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3046417
Well for something that deep nothing less than Metal Halides....especially if you want an anemone
Thanks, do you know which one I should get. Or how many watts I need?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by sng
http:///forum/post/3046429
Thanks, do you know which one I should get. Or how many watts I need?
My tank is 30" deep and I have 3 250w MH lights with T5HO
Outer Orbit Pro Series HQI/T-5/LED Lights
Combines metal halide, T-5 actinics, and LED
I am extremely satisfied with this light..of course mine is 72"....
IMO I would not go lower than 250watts, and you might even look into 400watts with a tank that deep