Lighting

[mr.bigglesworth]

I was wondering if on a 36" tall saltwater reef tank if metal halide and t5 combo with lunar leds will be enough light?

 

[dmopar74]

what wattage, how many, etc...

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

what wattage, how many, etc...

I'm sorry but I don't know for sure. Looks to be a single 150watt (or 300watt) mh. I think 2 bulb (possibly 4 bulb) t5 (54watts each) and 5-6 blue lunar leds. Tank is a 47g column tank and dims are (this could be off the charts innacurate btw) 36" tall 24" long 16" depth.

 

[0tto]

might be, might not be... if the information is that questionable the answer will be too.

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

Ok I've got the dimensions. 20" L X 18" W X 30" H.

 

[cichlid_king]

If your tank is only 20" long why are you using such long t5 bulbs? 56w bulbs are like 4 feet long. If the mh is 300w that will be plenty of light. But make sure you have it high enough over your tank. If its 150w i would def use a t5ho to supplement. Lunar lights dont matter as far as wattage goes... They are usually less than 1w anyway. Give us all the info about the lights and i can give you a better answer

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[mr.bigglesworth]

Yea its apparently 24 watt t5.

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

Oh and their are 12 leds, 6 blue and 6 white.

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

Brand is current usa.

 

[mr.bigglesworth]

That's all I know.