40b build

[joshl]

Ok everyone i need some help!
i have been out of the hobby for about 2 1/2 to 3 years and i need to know what you all think. I am starting a 40 gallon breeder SPS tank and i want your ideas on what kind of light i should use?

LED

Or

250 Watt MH

 

[ricky5415]

Sps tank?
metal halide + t5 or leds(radion) + t5

 

[picoreefguy]

if you are going with led go with the radion. not saying others cant grow sps but ive seen some very good results with radions. and adding t5 will help but i think they're unnecessary

 

[snowmansnow]

a 6 lamp SunPower from ATI would also be a rad option for that size tank

 

[snowmansnow]

Here is what I suggest.
Now, I'm a fan of T5. Not that the others aren't good lighting options.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ati-36-t5-dimmable-sunpower-fixture.html?sku=209489&gclid=CKuNrbaTpM8CFQoxaQodMsoBGQ">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ati-36-t5-dimmable-sunpower-fixture.html?sku=209489&gclid=CKuNrbaTpM8CFQoxaQodMsoBGQ</a>

Lamps
Coral Plus x 1
[IMG]http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ati-coral-plus.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ati-coral-plus.html</a>

ATI Blue Plus x3
[IMG]http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ati-blue-plus.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ati-blue-plus.html</a>

ATI ABS X1
[IMG]http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/search?w=ati%20aquablue%20special">http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/search?w=ati%20aquablue%20special</a>

ATI Purple Plus x 1
[IMG]http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ati-purple-plus.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/t5-ati-purple-plus.html</a>

Hang it 10 inches from the water

 

[joshl]

thanks guys i have a 175w MH and i may add a few T5s