seagoblin333
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What recommendations would you have for the best possible lighting for a 180g reef tank? TIA
What to choose for 180?
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fishfreak1242
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Im not trying to be rude or anything, but there have been hundreds of other threads on lighting and what types. Try using the "search" tool that SWF.com has and look up some lighting threads. You can also look in the FAQ section too.
seagoblin333
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Originally Posted by fishfreak1242
http:///forum/post/2621917
Im not trying to be rude or anything, but there have been hundreds of other threads on lighting and what types. Try using the "search" tool that SWF.com has and look up some lighting threads. You can also look in the FAQ section too.
thx ill look into it further, I was just wondering if anybody had any strong suggestions that they would want to share.
http:///forum/post/2621917
Im not trying to be rude or anything, but there have been hundreds of other threads on lighting and what types. Try using the "search" tool that SWF.com has and look up some lighting threads. You can also look in the FAQ section too.
thx ill look into it further, I was just wondering if anybody had any strong suggestions that they would want to share.
fishfreak1242
Active Member
Personally, I prefer metal halides. I don't them myself yet, but my friend has them and they look amazing. They give off this shimmering more natural look than t-5s and pc.
spiderwoman
Active Member
The height of your tank has a lot to do with what type of lighting and how strong it needs to be. Also what type of corals do you plan on keeping?
wangotango
Active Member
Either three 250w halides or 14-16 39w T5ho IMO.
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cmack
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I use 3 250W HQIs on mine, and 2 VHO actinics. MHs are PFO ballast and pendants, VHOs run off of an Ice Cap Electronic ballast.
Some people will say you need 400W MH because the 180 is typically 24" deep, but the HQI's give off more light than standard 250W MH bulbs, and you can vary your coral placement based on lighting needs.
Some people will say you need 400W MH because the 180 is typically 24" deep, but the HQI's give off more light than standard 250W MH bulbs, and you can vary your coral placement based on lighting needs.
seagoblin333
Member
Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2621957
The height of your tank has a lot to do with what type of lighting and how strong it needs to be. Also what type of corals do you plan on keeping?
Thanks for the advice everybody. I plan on getting some xenia, frogspawn,zoos, and maybe some brains along with leathers. The height of my 180 is just the regular 24" if that helps
-Alex
http:///forum/post/2621957
The height of your tank has a lot to do with what type of lighting and how strong it needs to be. Also what type of corals do you plan on keeping?
Thanks for the advice everybody. I plan on getting some xenia, frogspawn,zoos, and maybe some brains along with leathers. The height of my 180 is just the regular 24" if that helps
-Alex