Lighting for 6ft tank

[Slyguy00]

So I'm currently thinking about switching from T5 over to halides. Was wondering peoples opinions on how many I should run over a 6ft tank. is 2 enough? Is 3 to much? Input would be appreciated.

[Aquattro]

3 for sure. Each will cover a 2x2 area with good reflectors.

[lastlight]

What bulbs will you run? I'd been considering it myself but actually bailed due to the Phoenix no longer being made.

[Aquattro]

400w. Radiums. Oh ya!

[lastlight]

400w. Radiums. Oh ya!

My planned (re)commitment option was 250 DE lol. So close!

[Aquattro]

My planned (re)commitment option was 250 DE lol. So close!

Oh hey, DE 250w are great, I know a girl locally that runs them. Another woman up Island too. Pets and Ponds may have some Phoenix left in stock, you could buy them all.

[Trevor W]

I just bought 2 phoenix 250w bulbs from pets and ponds this week. Only place online in Canada that I have seen them still instock.

[originalozzyo]

Nice choice on going halides! I've run two lamps spaced equally over the tank and right now I'm only running one in a Hamilton Bali sun pendant right now. Using 400w plusrite 20k lamp which actually colours up to 14k halide. Very crisp white blue colour, bulbs can be ordered online