CL Aqualight Pro

[RussellHill]

I need your input!! Would this light be sufficient for my 75 g tank, water is 18 inches deep. The hood comes with 2 150W de MH and 2 96 PC actinics. I want to keep T. Maxima and some corals. I want to be able to keep the clam on the bottom as I think that looks more natural. I was also looking at the SLS Maristar with 2 250w DE and 2 54w t5 actinics. The Aqualight is about $300 cheaper and has legs. I appreciate your help.

[Peabody]

Go with the maristar!
150w might not be enough to keep a clam (and other things) on the bottom...250 would be no problem for anything at any level. Also, T5 is much, much superior than PCs.

[silverado_4x4]

Those 150w DE are MORE than enough light to keep clams on the bottom of a 75. We have the Coralife 150w DE pendants on our tank at work (same exact bulbs) and have 3 diff clams (max, crocea, squamosa) all are thriving and have very noticable new growth. I would personally say save the money and get the coralife. And for all those people out there that have not seen Coralife's new "Professional series" i suggest you do because the quality and workmanship is beyond anything they have put out before.

[dbranca]

I probably would have already purchased one if they sold 2x250 MH's. I hate to spend the extra $300 on a Maristar but the extra light, at least on my 120, would make a difference (I believe).

They look like a great solution and should be ample on a 75.