MH type

[goldenfamaliy]

I was wondering if I could get some input on what type of light that I am going to put over my Solana. It had a 150 electronic that let all of the magic smoke out of, so It was removed and a DIY led system was put in. But I would like to make this a sps and a few lps tank. I was thinking of going to a 250 watt MH. But what type? Want the pop of the colors. So I was thinking 14k. Has a little blue to it and the colors should look good, or should I go with the 20k? I know it will be very blue, but will growth be affected? Or should I go with 150w MH?

[Mark Bianco]

I started with 10k then went to 14k I never seen much of a difference. If you really like the color a little bluer go fo a 20k MH I run 2 of them and 2 130w dual attinic over my 75gl But of course I really like a deeper blue.

Mark

[iamwrasseman]

20k geisman for sure and a 250 would be large for most unless your going with a sps dominant tank then the 250 will do perfect

[goldenfamaliy]

Thanks for the help!

[iamwrasseman]

good 2 go there !

[tkeracer619]

I would go with this setup for the halide and reconfigure your led setup to provide dawn dusk.

Galaxy select-a-watt ballast.
http://www.aquacave.com/galaxy-select-a-watt-br175w-250w--metal-halide-br-electronic-ballast-by-brsunlight-supply-2899.html#

Lumen Max 2 reflector -
http://www.aquacave.com/lumen-max-2-metal-halidebr-pendant-by-sunlight-supply-1138.html
Glass for reflector -
http://www.aquacave.com/glass-lens-for-lumenmax-2-brpendant-904265-2944.html

and a radium 20k
http://www.aquacave.com/radium-250w-20000k-brsingle-ended-metal-halide-lamp-1368.html

[karsseboom]

Yeah radiums are very good bulbs

[iamwrasseman]

that too would be a very nice setup !