Cylinder Lighting

[bertcmg]

Lighting question:


Just got my Cylinder tank in today, 37 Inches by 37 inches, 206 Gallons


I was planning to use one 400W DE or 250 SE depending on what I want to keep in there ( I figured I would keep the light loving SPS on top and

I did not think about the 8 inch diameter overflow in the middle

Any suggestions on lighting for this tank

Bert

[phergus_25]

I would say go for either one 1000 watt MH or 2 DE 400s. I'm leaning twards the 2 400's because you could put a 10K and a 20K to give you a great color. you will need some serious ligh tot penetrate to the bottom to evel allow for LPS. can you post pics of the tank sounds awsome

[bertcmg]

The problem with One MH is that, most of its light intensity would be wasted on a 8 inch overflow that is right in the middle

I was thinking of using 6 -8 24 W T5's in a triangle or square config.

I will post some pics as soon as I uncrate it.

[phergus_25]

then try 2 400s or 2 250s about 8-10 inches apart

[Steven Pro]

I would consider 3 or 4 150 watt DE MH's.

[bad coffee]

I second the mulitple 150 watt. The only problem might be the 37" depth. You could put in actinics as well for more light/color.

BC

[bertcmg]

Thanks aeveryone for your input, I am now working on how to get the damn thing in the house:(

It's 37 wide and tall and no enterence in the house is that big

I am going to see if I can get it some help and lift it through a wondow (I will remove panes I guess )