Halides 250/400 what would you do?

Aquattro · #1 09-07-2009, 04:03 AM

I have 2x 400w over my 18" tall 90, happy with that amount of light for my SPS and clams. Heat could be an issue with that much light though...

Chaloupa · #2 09-07-2009, 04:33 AM

I have 2 400's over my 150g and am really really happy with them.....and SPS survives and thrives at ANY level...but sometimes with the heat issues I wish I had gone with 250's.

banditpowdercoat · #3 09-07-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaloupa

I have 2 400's over my 150g and am really really happy with them.....and SPS survives and thrives at ANY level...but sometimes with the heat issues I wish I had gone with 250's.

Is your 150 a 5' tank as well? Presently, I have 2 150DE and 1 SE 250 on my 5'x2'x2' tank. I am contemplating making a pair of Lumenmax 3's for and going 2 250W SE. WOndering how the spread will be?

Chaloupa · #4 09-07-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Is your 150 a 5' tank as well? Presently, I have 2 150DE and 1 SE 250 on my 5'x2'x2' tank. I am contemplating making a pair of Lumenmax 3's for and going 2 250W SE. WOndering how the spread will be?

Yup, mine is a 5 foot tank as well. My light coverage is AMAZING! I have SPS on the bottom that are thriving with excellent color and PE. My light is a PFO 48" fixture with 2 x 400 and 2 48" VHO's ... it looks FANTASTIC! Especially when you remember to change the bulbs as often as recommended.....but that's an entire new thread LOL.