Lighting For A 30" Tank

[JJ1234567]

Well I figured out my problem. I will be going with the PC fixture that has 2 65 watt bulbs and the moon lights built in. The question I have is. On a tank this size, how many MH fixtures would you have to use. They appear to be quite small. How much space does one of those units cover? How much of the tnak would it leave in the dark? all questions I asked myself that I think someone else setting up a new tank might like to know.

 

[Siamese Fighter05]

I know over here in the UK they do a 70cm 150w MH which would go nicely on your tank. The reflector would help light the sides of the tank up.

You could have the MH a few extra "s above the tank to give it more coverage. I think a 2ft fixture would be alright though

 

[SkiFletch]

Yeah, from what I understand a 150w bulb is meant to cover 2-2.5 feet depending on the height and reflection of the fixture.

 

[JJ1234567]

I have no longer decided, posted in hardware section.