Lighting for 40g B

bsagecko · #1 01/02/2008, 01:38 PM

the tank is 36" long and less than 20" deep

I am thinking 2 175W MH with ?

should i go up to 250W

If i did do 250W could i get away with one

I will be keeping zoos, softies, a clam or two, maybe some SPS or LPS later

What kind of supple lighting should i go with and what type of bulbs? (10k, 14k, 20k)

gsusfreak · #2 01/02/2008, 03:56 PM

i think 4-39watts T5HO should do the trick.....and less wattage than 1 of the MHs....and a lot less heat

uhuru · #3 01/02/2008, 04:12 PM

I'm using an aquactinics TX5

zooloo · #4 01/02/2008, 08:56 PM

i had the same question not to long ago and i went with a 250w 14k about 10 inche of the water and i couldnt be happier...

bsagecko · #5 01/02/2008, 09:09 PM

why do you have it so far off the water?

Are you able to keep SPS, LPS, and clams as well as softies and zoos?

What brand of bulb do you use
Is it SE or DE
Who makes the ballast
What kind of reflectors

Does it add alot of heat to the tank?

Can i see some pics or your tank?

Do you have any suppl lighting?

Who did you buy your setup from?