lighting for 30 gal reef

[mlbryant]

Any suggestions on lighting to use for 30 gal reef tank? :?:

 

[Reefdaddy1]

1 250 watt MH, 14k or close to it. You should be set with that.

 

[kendog261]

I have 250w MH with two 24w CF its more than enough.

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Welcome to RF, and agreed that the 250w MH would be awesome. Color to be determined by what you are raising.

 

[steven11]

A 250watt mh is working great for me on my 36 gal. I am running a 14k hamilton and am completely happy with it. I also have two 65watt pc for supplemental actinc light.

 

[Krish]

Another 250w vote over here! I had a 250w MH over my 38gal cube and was perfect!

Welcome to RF BTW!!! Hope you enjoy your stay

 

[bighitrider45]

i also have a 30 gal (ell actually 29) but I was wondering how much would a 250 w mh cost? im basically a noob with lighting

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Used magnetic ballast with a spider reflector and a newer but used bulb can be had for $150 if patient enough. Possibly get a pendent for same price but typically they fetch more.