which one to get?

i am getting a 75g tank, i was wondering what kind of light i should get, t5 ho, MH or a combo t5& MH?

 

I am partial to the Metal Halide & T5 combo myself.
I assume this is for a reef tank.
What kind of corals?

 

i dont know yet, but i want a mixture of color in the tank so that it can look pretty so something with color.

 

6 t5ho bulbs (better choice for a 75 gal tank, but have no shimmer lines) or 2X 150, 175, or 250 watt halides. (either will "work" but preferably 175 and up for lps and sps corals in a 75 gal).

 

i looked at some light, but everyone of them said how good they are or what so ever, i've seen some on flee bay with 2 mh in it, anyone bought them before?

 

They are oddyssea, and they have a mixed reputaion. i know that replacing they're fans is recommended and also getting different bulbs then the ones that are included.

 

48" 760W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light w/ FREE Ship - eBay (item 130188281934 end time Jan-14-08 16:29:08 PST)


this is what im talking about

 

Look at the sellers feed back. Doesn't look like they have very good customer service

J

I would go with MH with a supplement lighting. You really need to research what type of coral you want to keep. I don't mean to be blunt. You will go through many stages of your aquarium before you will get pretty colours. Lighting is only 1 factor, all be it an important one.

 

i actually really want to have clams, and some hard corals, so what should i get?

 

So I would think about 250W MH with either T5 or VHO(Very High output) supplements.

That's just my opinion

J