Re: lighting

[cory]

I would think it depends on what you want to keep, I have heard of people using 2 175 watt bulbs or 1 250 watt bulb on a 29 gal. To me that seems extreme, as far as cost. If I am correct Ron Shimek uses a 175 watt bulb on his 45, and for the price, a 250 watt bulb would be good too. I have seen that 250 watt bulbs seem to be cheaper some places than the 175, but more electric will be used. Only you know what you want to keep and only you can decide what you want, I am just throwing out some suggestions. SPS corals will need more lighting and current than the soft corals and LPS corals will. Keep that in mind. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary & Fred To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 3:00 PM Subject: Re: lighting Thanks for the info. I have a 55 watt PC . What wattage of MH would I need for my 45 gal. ----- Original Message ----- From: cory To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 6:57 AM Subject: Re: lighting MH plus power compacts or any type of actinic supplement would be great, you could even go 4 96 watt PC for a good price, but you wouldn't get the glimmering effect. I am figuring you mean compact flourescent by CF. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary & Fred To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2001 2:17 PM Subject: lighting I am setting up a 1x2x3 45gal reef .What would be a good lighting set-up( MH plus CF or just CF) . I plan to build my on fixture.   Fred