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kctango
02/08/2011, 03:18 PM
Just wanted some thoughs on the light I got for my tank.

Tank is a 110Gallon 48x18x30

The light purchased for the tank is the Marineland 48" Sophisticated 24-hour lighting system that has 2-150watt 14,000K HQI metal halide lamps also with 4-54watt HO T5 actinic lamps and 4-1watt LEDs.
What are all you thoughs on this light and tank combo. I plan to setup this tank as a reef tank. Any help thank you.

Would changing the bulbs to 10,000K HQI help with this depth?

dzfish17
02/08/2011, 03:49 PM
The light will work fine for most corals, but if you keep sps you'll need to keep them in the upper 1/3 of the tank. Ideally 250w is better for 30" height, but then you have to deal with the added heat. Since you already have the light just place the corals according to their light requirements.