Suggestions Lighting for a 150 gal Marine

[nfinit1]

All

I have a 150 gal, 24in deep with a Custom Sea Life 72" Power Compact 2x96
Eheim 2217. I am looking for information on what kind of marine fish/inverts could I keep...

I know I will have to get a protein skimmer

DO I need anothe light to keep a community marine tank????

What kind of Inverts could I keep with this much lighting??
Iam thinking this is not enough light so I am looking on ebay to purchase another Custom Sea Life 72in 2x96

That would give me 2.56 watt per gal

Could I do clowns and anemones????

I am open to any suggestions

Thanks

[OrionGirl]

Mobile inverts like crabs, shrimp, snails and limpets don't need lighting, so wil lbe fine to add once the tank is cycled and stable. Corals and anenomes will be limited. You'll need to research the critters you are interested in to determine their lighting needs, and keep in mind that the 24 inch tanks are DEEP--PC and VHO will not penetrate to the deeper levels of the tank. Metal halide will, but costs more.

Clowns are hardy fish and will not require an anenome to thrive. I would recommend against getting one, especially until the tank has been stable for at least 6 months--a year is preferable. Do lots of research into both clowns and their hosts. Clown fish do not mix well and you won't be able to have a tank of several different species of clown--they are very territorial and will kill each other off.

[mogurnda]

I agree. With a tank that deep, even the upgrade will not give you enough light for most corals. Mushrooms (corallimorpharians) should do well, and you might experiment with some soft corals, keeping them high in the tank.

Tank-raised clowns are tough as nails, so that you should have little problem adding them to the tank after it has cycled and settled down. Territoriality can definitely be a problem, especially once they start to spawn.

To reiterate what OrionGirl said, anemones need intense light and excellent conditions, so I would steer clear until you have success with the "easier" cnidarians like soft corals.

[nfinit1]

Thanks for all the info
Its not in the budget right now for anymore lighting

So I will either make this an african cichlid tank or a freshwater tank with live plants