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rklutt
04/26/2006, 06:30 AM
I have a new 40g tank that is now up and running and was wondering what would be a good lighting for it...

Here is a pic of the tank:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/rklutts/frag.jpg

Here are my set up wants or needs...
I can hang something from the ceiling / hood or pendant
I want a single bulb system so I guess it would be a 15k or 20k MH.
I don't know what size??? 175? 250? 400? SE? DE?
The tank is 36x18x14 and will be building shelves for the plugs.
I want it to be the best bang for the buck!

Any ideas....

ONEMANBAND
04/26/2006, 06:47 AM
t-5 or a 250 single ended in a wide refector. If your corals are used to 175's putting 400's in a shallow tank will roast your frags.

elephen
04/26/2006, 06:59 AM
You could always do the new 175w SE Iwaski Aqua2 bulb, it has just as much PAR as most 250w bulbs if not more!