60g cube

[jjonesrjc]

I know most people say you need 250w to keep anything but I do not plan on keeping sps. So would a 150w be ok for softies lps andan anemone? I have deep sand bed so water depth would be no more than 19".

[moondoggy4]

I think you will be fine with 150's There is a ballast that has multiple wattages so if you change your mind you do not have to buy another ballast

[buckeyereefer1]

yes 150's would be fine. also the adjustable ballasts would be a good idea.
would give you options.

[jjonesrjc]

So a single 150w will be fine. Do you suggest the adjustable ballast in case I want sps or is there a chance my corals wouldnt strive under a single 150?

[moondoggy4]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2076746 sorry you cant see this

[moondoggy4]

The ballast is a Galaxy Select Watt HQI 150 175 250 watt model. The select watt is almost the same price as a single watt version. The 150 should be fine you may want to change your corals down the line so this way you will not have to buy another ballast

[moondoggy4]

http://www.aquacave.com/galaxy-150w--175w--br-electronic-metal-halide-br-ballast-by-sunlight-supply-2138.html here is one option

[grigsy]

150 watt HQI will be fine for what you are doing. That is plenty of light.

[jjonesrjc]

ok yeh the I plan on getting a complete fixture as I do not have a canopy. I truly don't want to hang the fixture so my last question is out of these 2 fixtures which should I go with? Hamilton belize or marineland pro hqi? The marineland stands about 2.5" off the surface and the hamilton is about 6". Will they both cover a 24x24 area or do I need the height of the hamilton

[jjonesrjc]

Anyone have experience with these fixtures?