Live Rock and Lights

[reefburnaby]

Hello BCReefer,

That's 175W 5500K + some actinics over a 33 gal (or something that is 3 ft long) right ?

I would say yes if they are place correctly in the tank.

Since the cost between a 175W and a 250W is not very big (maybe $30 to $50), I would go with the 250W. Something like a Iwasaki 250W would be good (has high lumen and PAR). I know, the power bill is going to be a bit different (30% more for 250W). Its equivalent to turning on 3 100W light bulbs (the 250W) and approx. 2 100W light bulbs for the 175W.

- Victor.