dj_giantti Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I could still use some help on my lighting. I have a 125gal tank that is 6ft long and I wanted to host mainly SPFs what combo of lighting should I use. I also want to have the show tank color. What I have 2-400w PFO MH 2000k blubs 2-250w PFO MH 2000k blubs 8-65w power compacts blue actinics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 So you are running all that is listed above? Or are those lighting choices? I say 3 MHs, 250 or 400, with vho or t5 actinics. Not a big fan of PCs. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_giantti Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Those are what I have a my house to work with. I am will to buy more if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I would use the 2-400w on the outside with 1-250w in the middle. Then spread out your pc's for the actinics. This way you have a lower light in the middle for lower light corals. As stated earlier I don't like pc's for actinics but if you have them use them. I like vho's. I have not used t5's but a lot of people swear by them. Hope that helps.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I would use the 2-400w on the outside with 1-250w in the middle. Then spread out your pc's for the actinics. This way you have a lower light in the middle for lower light corals. As stated earlier I don't like pc's for actinics but if you have them use them. I like vho's. I have not used t5's but a lot of people swear by them. Hope that helps.......... I agree with Mike. 2 400s and a 250. Vho or T5 for supplementation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_giantti Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 If I wanted to go with VHOs what should I go with and where is a good place to pic them up? Can I use the same bal as the PCs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 http://www.fishneedit.com/metal-halide.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 What ballasts are you using for the pcs? Some of the bigger workhorses would work for the VHOS. Im not sure who stocks VHO bulbs though Brandon. I would call most of the sponsors on here and see if they have 6' Vhos instock. I think a WH7 or 8 is what you need. Most people buy the super actinics if they want a bluer tank. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idProduct=UF3245&size=72%20inch%20(160%20watt)&child=UF3725&IdCategory=FILTBUFLVB&category=VHO_Fluorescent-Fluorescent-Light_Bulbs-Lighting-Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies&tab=1 Or they buy the Actinic white for a little whiter. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?action=view&idProduct=UF3243&idCategory=FILTBUFLVB&category=VHO_Fluorescent-Fluorescent-Light_Bulbs-Lighting-Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies&vendor=&child=UF3723 You could do one of each which would be nice. Talk to Jason in Salem at CRPC. I know he runs 6's over his tanks. Maybe he has a spare ballast or bulbs. I will call ya this week Brandon and maybe I can stop by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 http://www.fishneedit.com/metal-halide.html I wouldnt buy from there. Ya get what ya pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Is that a bad place? I have never bought anything from them but I did see that they had really cheap prices. What is wrong with them? I am not argueing with you just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_giantti Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 That would be great if you would not mind stopping by some time to check out the tank. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 jAY had some 6 footers actinic URI. I run 4 with 2 ice cap 660s... 3 400w 15k XM Did I miss it??? How deep is the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 jAY had some 6 footers actinic URI. I run 4 with 2 ice cap 660s... 3 400w 15k XM Did I miss it??? How deep is the tank? Duhh I forgot about Icecaps. I think there was one for sale on here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_giantti Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Im lost right now.. Could you guys explain what your chatting about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 URI = actinic bulb type in vhos icecap 660 = is a ballast, one 660 can run up to 4 -4ft. bulbs and other options with shorter length bulbs. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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