Educate me on lights

[mkengr45]

I say go with metal halides and be done with it man. You can do two 250w metal halides for less than $400. Then you could keep lots of things. If you go with PCs, I promise at some point down the road you will want halides. Greg (360reef) can take care of your halide needs.


Randy

[duc]

I say go with metal halides and be done with it man. You can do two 250w metal halides for less than $400. Then you could keep lots of things. If you go with PCs, I promise at some point down the road you will want halides. Greg (360reef) can take care of your halide needs.


Randy

According to everything I have read they only light a 2'x2' area so I would need 3 lights. 3 175W but 250W would be better and a lot more the PC.

[mkengr45]

You could just add the 2 halides to your existing T5 lights. Put the higher light demanding things under the halides. As for the 2'x2' area thing, the light will surely light beyond that it just wont be as bright. The halides are very intense compared to PCs. Just take your time and weigh out your options. Look for a deal on a used halide system, I have seen them in the for sale forum. Lets say you get the urge for a clam or more anenome down the road, you may at some point find yourself needing more lights. Spend the $ now and save yourself from having to upgrade a second time down the road. Do you see yourself getting bored with these tanks anytime soon? Do you really think there will come a point at which you decide you are not going to want to add anything to the tank? I think not. Get the crazy lights.


Randy

[Richard]

Personally I think retro setups are the way to go. They give you alot more flexibility if (I should say WHEN) you decide you want to keep more than just a bta in that tank. If you go all reef with it I think 3 250's would be ideal.