Lighting question..

[MikMcgyver]

Picking up a 90 gallon acrylic tank in the next few days and have a question about the lighting. Do I do MH or can I get away with some PC? I will be doing a FOWLR, no corals.. Just fish... Also would it be possible to put an Anenomie in there? Do they require a lot of lighting or can i go cheaper with the PC. I do have 2 Clownfish in a 12 gallon nano that i will be putting in the new tank....and would like to get them a new pad... Any lighting suggestions would be appreciated...

tank dimensions are 48" wide, 24" tall, 18" deep

[kau_cinta_ku]

for a 90 gal. i would say go to MH if wating an anemone but wait 6-10 monthes before getting one. at least 2-250's will be fine. or at least a good T5HO setup.

[dan10342]

if you're willing to pay for it... 6-110 watt vho tubes... however i would also agree with MH. either one looks the best IMO. t-5s are intense though. just done do anything dumb, like PC. those yellow too quick, and wont penetrate very well to the bottom of a "deep" 90.

[Chibils]

For a FOWLR tank, PCs ought to be fine. If you want an anemone, you'll need at least some powerful T5s (preferably T12s or MHs).

[dan10342]

yea i saw the anemone thing so i suggested the mh. if u dont plan on anything but LR... i would say even NO should be fine

[vr697getta]

just use any light for now save up for the right light in you do an anemone also i used to have pcs they were nice but under 8 months i needed new bulbs
i went with mh and love them

[NanoBen]

yea, i wouldnt do mh's just for 1 anemone lol. that would be super duper expensive. its kinda all or nothing lol

[NanoBen]

yea, i wouldnt do mh's just for 1 anemone lol. that would be super duper expensive. its kinda all or nothing lol