Need New Light 150w or 250w ???

[Rotorgeek]

Guys

I need to upgrade from my 130w PC's. I have a 45 gallon Corner tank with Soft and LPS corals. I want to get some SPS but i really just want things to grow faster and colorup better. I am looking into this new pendent model but i dont know if the 250 is over kill.

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Thanks Everyone.

Miguel

 

[chrome91]

IMO a 250 is fine

 

[Rotorgeek]

Would the 150w be good for lostly LPS corals. i really dont plan on doing much SPS.

 

[chrome91]

how high is the tank? should be fine

 

[deaclauderdale]

A 250 will allow you to upgrade in the future to a larger tank:angel1:

 

[Rotorgeek]

Thanks guys. i will most likely get the 150w. I can use it for my Frag tank project I am planning next year.

 

[bestreef]

How about T5 highoutput? save electricity.

 

[bestreef]

How about T5 ? save electricity.

 

[ZAPCOnj]

how about the HQI LED light from one of our forum sponsors?

Coral dynamics LED halide bulbs. 175watt equivalents consuming only 42 watts.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAMO4WYw3j4[/YOUTUBE]
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE INFO AT THE CORAL DYNAMICS WEBSITE​

I'm using them over my 40gal tank. and i will be using one over my frag tank soon.....Click the link in my sig to see pics if you like.

 

[Limpits Reef]

how about the HQI LED light from one of our forum sponsors?

Coral dynamics LED halide bulbs. 175watt equivalents consuming only 42 watts.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAMO4WYw3j4[/YOUTUBE]
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE INFO AT THE CORAL DYNAMICS WEBSITE​

I saw that light down at this years MACNA and was impressed.
It was bright but not alot of heat comming off of it.
Saves electricity also!

 

[ZAPCOnj]

yeah. I'm very very happy with them. I have two in my custom hood. They are very bright and the power savings is great!

 

[CA Reefer]

I would go with the 250 I have a 250 HQI above my 54g corner...