iguanamark Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 ok guys I know that a 72gal bow front dosent really count as a nano but you are all so smart I figure you might be able to help. I, as you have guessed, have a 72gal bow front that I am going to set up as a reef. Lighting is more of a problem than I thought. my first plan was to use an aqualight.. a good friend of mine has one on his 55 and it looks great. The problem is, they only make aqualights up to 260 W. Not enough for a 72gal right? I thought about MH lighting but the only way it compares to an aqualight in price is if I get everything DIY and build my own hood... which I could do but I am lazy... what would you guys do?? thanks a bunch Link to comment
bamann345 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 deff. go with MH! I would do 2x250 watt bulbs with VHO actinics. I love this combination!! I think this would give you plenty of light. Link to comment
iguanamark Posted September 13, 2003 Author Share Posted September 13, 2003 thanks I think I prolly will go this rout Link to comment
wetworx101 Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 I agree with the dual MH, but you could either leave it at that (get 14,000K bulbs), or also go with the Power Compacts...like 2-4x65watt or 2x96watt for actinic. Power Compact is catching on in popularity and boasts some advantages over VHO...especially avaailability in the future. Link to comment
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