It depends on the footprint of the tank. Is it a 4 ft long 180 gal or a 7ft long 180 gal tank for example. The way the light bulbs are arranged will matter as well. Some parts of the tank may be ok for high light but other parts may only be good for low light plants.
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I'd go MH's, HQI's with electronic ballast.
If you decide to go whole hog, do it right and give yourself the flex and color effects you want.
You can run a sexy series AM light, with a pendent design, 3x150w and 2x70 W, that's what I chose.
Other folks might wnat the 3x150w and 4x 39W T5's, I suppose you could find some places that make 4x 94 and 3x150, or add the 3x150 to the existing hood if possible using retro fit kits and the wood canopy if you have that type of set up.
I've used high light for a long time(and low light).
So I am use to it.
Generally, if causes lots of troubles for folks. And there is really no plant you cannot keep with the light you now have, it just grows slower...........but if speed is what you want, then that's your goal
Regards,
Tom Barr
If you decide to go whole hog, do it right and give yourself the flex and color effects you want.
You can run a sexy series AM light, with a pendent design, 3x150w and 2x70 W, that's what I chose.
Other folks might wnat the 3x150w and 4x 39W T5's, I suppose you could find some places that make 4x 94 and 3x150, or add the 3x150 to the existing hood if possible using retro fit kits and the wood canopy if you have that type of set up.
I've used high light for a long time(and low light).
So I am use to it.
Generally, if causes lots of troubles for folks. And there is really no plant you cannot keep with the light you now have, it just grows slower...........but if speed is what you want, then that's your goal
Regards,
Tom Barr
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