How should I light my 20long (30"x12"x12"), I would like to be able to keep most any coral anywhere in the tank hears what I’ve been thinking...
1. Four 24watt HO-T5 lamps
Pros- lots of light, lasts a long time, uses little electricity, less heat, lots of options for lamps
Cons- don’t know the light spread over 30inchs, no “shimmer” effect
2. One 150watt metal halide lamp
Pros- lots of light, “Shimmer” effect, lots of options for lamps
Cons- don’t know the light spread over 30inchs, lots of heat, most electricity
3. Two 70watt metal halide lamps
Pros- lots of light, good light spread, “shimmer” effect,
Cons- heat, most expensive annual lamp replacement, not many lamps too choose form
well those are my three options, and I cant decide witch to go with, what option would you all out there go with?
the tank will be open top without a canopy, the light(s) fixtures will be hanging Above the tank
I was thinking for option 1. a SLS Tek Light, option 2. An AquaMedic pendent, option 3. Two JBJ clamp on Viper lights