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GreenBay1
08/11/2006, 03:53 PM
I am going to be setting up a 90gal. soon and would like to know what kind of lighting I should put on it. I want to be able to keep any soft, lps and some sps corals as well as a clam or 3 in said tank.
I was thinking that a 400watt MH with a 15k would be enough but I am not sure. Input would be most appreciated, thanks.
GreenBay1
08/11/2006, 08:49 PM
Bump* does noone have any info for me?
Harville
08/11/2006, 08:56 PM
I have a 90 gallon as well ( 48x18x24 )

I use 2x250w halides and supplment actinics along with.

I keep a mixture of differant corals ( some soft, some LPS, clams and some SPS )

It has worked very well for me
GreenBay1
08/12/2006, 09:43 AM
Ok cool. Thanks for the input.
GreenBay1
08/12/2006, 11:29 AM
Anyone useing anything different?
GreenBay1
08/12/2006, 11:14 PM
bump
theatrus
08/12/2006, 11:16 PM
I would vote 2x 250W halides as well.

Or a 6-8 bulb T5 fixture.
otterpop510
08/13/2006, 04:28 AM
2x250W seem to be the standard, as with a 4' 90 gallon tank it gives less dark spots than a single pendent. if you want mixed and only sps/clams on top and worried about energy, 1x150W would work too.. but people seem to use 2x250W as the standard right now..
GreenBay1
08/13/2006, 01:30 PM
Ok cool, thank you all so very much.