I am starting a 72 gallon reef, planning on having clams and much more light demanding specimens. I was planning on using 2 250w, but i found a 1000w i could get for the same price. Is there such thing as too much lighting? if i were to get the 1000w what bulb? and would i need any actinics?
1000W metal halide?
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There is such a thing as too much light.
For example, that 1k halide would probably raise your electricity bill substantially.
But on the flip side, you could get a nice big parabolic hood for it and grow tomatoes all around the tank.
For example, that 1k halide would probably raise your electricity bill substantially.
But on the flip side, you could get a nice big parabolic hood for it and grow tomatoes all around the tank.
electricity is a huge issue there my 175w brings up the bill about $4 so u can imagine that u would be looking at about $30-40 more a month for something like that. some corals that would be to much for but if the tank is deep that would make up for it. if it was me i would do 2 250s just so it would be less monthly cost and more even light.
IME, MH's are fine at 250w at 24" deep tanks. More than 24" like 31" and I would say 400w.
For a 72g I would say 2 250w without actinic is fine. If the lamp has actinic and moon lights that is fine too.
Best spectrum bulbs are 12K.
Here is a link...
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm
For a 72g I would say 2 250w without actinic is fine. If the lamp has actinic and moon lights that is fine too.
Best spectrum bulbs are 12K.
Here is a link...
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm
