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skraj011
12-29-2003, 08:04 PM
I have a 26 Gallon bow front tank with 2 55W PC lights. i would like to be able to keep all types of corals. Should I upgrade to MH or is my current lighting system good enough? If I need to upgrade which company makes the best system for my tank?

tendar
12-29-2003, 11:10 PM
I acutually just setup a 36 bow for our seahorses new home and it will be lit by 4x24" T5's. I would say a halide would be your best bet but for the plastic center brace they put on these tanks which would melt over degrade over time.

Chuck S
12-30-2003, 06:50 AM
I have 4 55watt PC over a 29 gallon tank and can keep a good assortment.

smy168
01-24-2004, 07:13 PM
I have a 26 Bow that Runs off a 150Watt MH at 20K, Workis beautifully, I have clams and corals...
Light is about 9 inches off top of water and about 20 inches from clams on sandbed.