Lighting Choices

[SkiFletch]

For essentially covering a 15x15x15 area, I would say a 250 is overkill. Not to the point of damaging corals, but most definitely to the point of wasting electricity and $$

 

[JJ1234567]

well i upped the depth to 18 inches. I just want to make sure I have plenty of light. And the price difference is like 20 bucks between a 150 and 250 aquamedic.

 

[SkiFletch]

Oh thats not too bad... Operating cost, including electricity and bulbs for a single 150MH is about $100 per year and $140 for a 250MH. I thought the initial ballast setup was going to be more exensive.... guess I was wrong . If its gonna be 18" deep then thats probably a good idea

 

[JJ1234567]

so it isnt a bad idea. I think thats what ill do. That way if the tank size ever increases again, ill have two decent lights to start with.

 

[SkiFletch]

Very good point. The 250 will be very well suited to a larger tank thats for sure