Lighting over 65g

[Kronk]

Would a 150w HQI and a 250w HQI look "off balance" if put them over a 3ft long 65g tank?

I currently have a 150w HQI retrofit with electronic ballast over a 20g and I am debating getting another of the same or a 250w HQI to put over the 65g. I will mostly be keeping softies and LPS. Also the tank will be in a livingroom which i dont want totally dominated by the aquarium lighting.

Thanks,
Ken

[Zoaelite]

My 65g has a single 400W metal halide with 2 39W actinic supplements and I love it, the shimmer of the halide is amazing when you walk into the room.
Levi

[Kronk]

Would a 150w HQI and a 250w HQI look "off balance" if put them over a 3ft long 65g tank?


Anybody? i have to make a decision fast on this or i will miss out on a killer deal

Thanks,
Ken

[Zoaelite]

Anybody? i have to make a decision fast on this or i will miss out on a killer deal

Thanks,
Ken

I think it will look just fine, actually it will work better having a section of your tank with lower lighting as it drasticlly helps sensitizing corals to light change.
Levi

[Myka]

I think as long as you're also running good actinics that the difference won't be dramatic. If it's a good deal, go for it!