Hog Head Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The new 150gal tank is 30" the bottom. I will have about a 4" sandbed so that will make it about 26". It looks like I will probably be using Lumen Bright reflectors. So with about a 26" depth and the desire to have a really nice and large carpet nem, which would be the recommended watt light. 250w or 400w? I will also be getting new ballasts. I haven't heard anything about the Select-A-Watt units. I like the idea but how is the reliability when compared to the fixed wattage units? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 For a really bright tank, which it seems you want, I would go with 400w lamps. I switched all of my ballasts over to Select-A-Watt units in the new store. I did a test run with 8 of them at the old store for about 4 months and was really pleased. The Galaxy units come with a 5 year warranty so there isn't really too much to worry about. I have never had one go bad over the years I have had the fixed wattage Galaxy ballasts and I have yet to have any issues with the select a watt units. I have used both the Lumen Bright and Lumen Max Elite reflectors and I would go Lumen Max Elite in almost every situation. They are that good at enhancing the amount of light in the tank at various heights. Let me know if I can help get your lighting ordered up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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