which light set-up

dfreeman64 · 01-19-2006, 09:52 PM

have a 135 that is 28" tall.Setting up and only want to spend money on lights once. Have looked at the outer orbit 2-150w mh with 2-130w actinic.

saw a used blueline400w mh with 2vho 140w actinic with icecap ballast.
Which of these 2 would you buy. Plan on a reef with sps,lps and the works.
money is about the same

The Grim Reefer · 01-19-2006, 10:34 PM

150's aren't close to enough for a 28 tall unless you want low light critters only. Assuming the tank is 6 feet long typically 3 halides would be the way to go. If the tank is braced in the center you could do 2 400 watt halides and be good.

01-19-2006, 09:52 PM	#1
dfreeman64 New in Town Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2	which light set-up have a 135 that is 28" tall.Setting up and only want to spend money on lights once. Have looked at the outer orbit 2-150w mh with 2-130w actinic. saw a used blueline400w mh with 2vho 140w actinic with icecap ballast. Which of these 2 would you buy. Plan on a reef with sps,lps and the works. money is about the same

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01-19-2006, 10:34 PM	#2
The Grim Reefer Council Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here at the moment Posts: 267	150's aren't close to enough for a 28 tall unless you want low light critters only. Assuming the tank is 6 feet long typically 3 halides would be the way to go. If the tank is braced in the center you could do 2 400 watt halides and be good.

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