my 55 gallon mixed reef journal

[Grins]

What kind of coral? What kind of unit?

 

[joander123]

you will want higher than 4000k, thats a yellowish bulb, you want id say 10000k at the lowest, most opt for 10000k or 14000k halides if there are going to be actinics, but if there isnt, some just got with 20000k too.

 

[aspear]

there will be actinics

 

[aspear]

you will want higher than 4000k, thats a yellowish bulb, you want id say 10000k at the lowest, most opt for 10000k or 14000k halides if there are going to be actinics, but if there isnt, some just got with 20000k too.

i cant find any medium base bulbs that are 150 watt
i dont wnt to go over $40 a bulb
maybe ill post in the wanted section?

 

[Grins]

I don't know..I've seen an awesome SPS tank on 6500K 250watt MHs and the stuff is growing like weeds.

 

[aspear]

ill try them
hopefully the actinics will balance them out

 

[Jmerk]

Cool.

 

[aspear]

does anyone have any step by step plans for a canopy??:frog:

 

[aspear]

bump

 

[aspear]

bump