stupid question

[guzzler]

okay so is it possible to get a 250 watt bulb without a metal halide? i would be putting it over a 29 gallon and i dont really wanna buy a halide if i dont have to

[Reefland]

No, the only 250w bulb is going to be a halide. It is difficult to come to an agreement with yourself that a metal halide is the way to go but trust me, it is. You can get fairly inexpensive VHO or PC kits for a tank but to me, spending the extra $100 - $150 in the beginning for a Metal Halide is worth it to provide the lighting to keep any coral you choose.

Scott Z.

[guzzler]

No, the only 250w bulb is going to be a halide. It is difficult to come to an agreement with yourself that a metal halide is the way to go but trust me, it is. You can get fairly inexpensive VHO or PC kits for a tank but to me, spending the extra $100 - $150 in teh beginning for a Metal Halide is worth it to provide the lighting to keep any coral you choose.

Scott Z.

thanks alot this site has been a great help

[Reefland]

No problem guzzler, that's what we're here for.

Scott Z.

[acropora]

okay so is it possible to get a 250 watt bulb without a metal halide? i would be putting it over a 29 gallon and i dont really wanna buy a halide if i dont have to

I was wondering what you intend to keep in a 29 gallon tank that would require
the intensity of a 250 watt M.H. on a tank that size you have othe options.even for light demanding corals. A 175 Watt M.H. is also an option.