Hey I agree that you can do wonders without Halides. I originally had 6 over driven t12's (coralife 12-20k's) on my 75g and I thought that my results were excellent. Now that I've gone to 500w MH and 200w PC I think my tank is getting to technical and thiings don't look as good. Should turn around soon. A friend has a nice 40g with SPS under 200w PC.

My vote, 3 250w MH 10-14k for growth and a couple of PC or T5 actinics for color.