Is this lighting system any good?

Noj · #1 02-21-2006, 06:58 AM

hi everyone,

I want new lighting for my tank, and the system below has everything I want, but I am wondering if its any good? And if there is anything better, or equivalent to it for less money.

Thanks

-36" Aqualight Pro with 150 watt HQI and two 65 watt actinics and two blue moonlight LEDs-

any and all input would be greatly appreciated.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 02-21-2006, 07:16 AM

Yes, Aqualight Pros are great (if expensive) lights. They are now coming in a 250w HQI DE version. If you're doing sps or your 3' tank is deep, that might be a better choice.

hockey nut · #3 02-21-2006, 07:24 AM

I agree with Anthony,

That should be more than sufficiant for a 33 - 50 gal tank IMO. If you plan on keeping lots of light loving sps etc just put them up a bit higher.

Ruth · #4 02-21-2006, 11:42 AM

Those are very nice lighting systems however if you can afford to upgrade to 250W lights it gives you a lot more versatility in what corals/clams you can keep and their placement in the tank. Also, if you decide to upgrade to a larger or deeper tank in the future chances are the 250W will still be plenty of light and you won't have to buy yet another set of lights.

geopod · #5 02-21-2006, 04:18 PM

Noj,

I use the 48" one for my 90 gal tank and love it.They are only 150w HQI but they are doing the trick

george

Noj · #6 02-21-2006, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the help.

I dont know if upgrading to the 250 Watt is realistic for me right now.

My tank is 18" deep. What WONT I be able to have with a 150W HQI?

As much as I love clams, I dont know if I'm ready for them yet.

Thanks
-Cam