Is this a good MH setup for a 90g?

[dmack]

Im considering trying MH lighting over the T5s that Ive been using for the past 3 yrs. How does this set up sound?
Galaxy Ballasts, 250W radium bulbs, lumen max elite reflectors. I want a slightly blue light. It will be over a 90g tank. I appreciate your feedback.

[karsco]

It sounds real good to me, I just went with the same combo except that I went with a Lumen Bright (mini wide pendant). Produces a nice white/blue combo, and my SPS and other corals have shown great color improvement since switching.

[Guillaume]

Don'tknow very much about the exact set-up. K temp is what? Bluer light would be from 12000K and up. I use 14000K and I like this blue but wouldn't go up to 20000K. Also, consider that going from T5 to MH can change the profile of coral you can keep. For e.g. I had a big nice forest of Anthelias(xenias) and lost them all changing to MH, even trying to reduce light exposure. However, I've been able to introduce Montis...
Good luck

[dmack]

They are 20k bulbs

[devilsenemy_1]

sounds good to me. I've got 2 250's and 4 65 actinics over a 75. also, with going to a bluer bulb the PAR drops so you would be less likely to burn stuff out. that is, going with a 20k vice 14k bulbs. you're definately on the right track using high quality reflectors, I think you'll be happy