help wiyh lighting

[octopi76]

Can someone help me choose the correct lights. I going to set up a 55 gal. corner tank and I don't know what type of metal halide to use. I plan on keeping a couple of sps and clams. I have a 175watt ushio bulb and ballast laying around but don't feel as if it is enough light. I was thinking of either a 250w iwaski or the 250w hqi's. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations. Thanks.

[Reefland]

Welcome to Reefland!

I am opting for the 250w HQI personally. I think both the Iwasaki and HQI provide light for good growth of SPS and personally, I like the coloration of HQI better, hence the reason I decided to go with them.

Scott Z.

[PerryinCA]

I think both are great choices. The HQI is a bit more $ off the start, but most people like them over the EYE lamps (Iwasaki) because of the coloration.

-Perry

[kevinpo]

The 175 should be OK. Use it as you already have it. If you don't like the look move up to a 250W. I ran a 175W 10,000K with 4 110W VHO's for 5 years on a 90 gal. With many SPS, LPS, and soft corals.

Regards,
Kevin