Right light for my tank 150g 60x26x26 centered overflow box

[tvdao]

I bought a complete set up 150g (60x26x26) with a DIY lighting on the canopy consist of 2 Icecap 660 power 5 60" VHO. The canopy is not too deep and it rest over the tank about 3" or so, I don't believe I can put MH inside it because it may get too hot. The question is this: Should I redo the light with MH and T5? or is the 5 VHO is fine. I plan to keep softies but don't want to be limited by the light in the future. Thanks for the advices.

 

[Pentagona]

It all depends on what you want to keep. I would personally look at swapping over to a stricly t5 set-up if you're concerned about heat. Much more efficient than VHO and you can always add to the system if you need more light later on since realistically two bulbs can fit into the space of 1 VHO.

 

[tvdao]

I was checking on prices... sticker shock. http://www.specialty-lights.com/960093.html

 

[Pentagona]

can be done much cheaper with stuff you already have. You can use the 660 ballasts to run t5 bulbs. Basically all you need is reflectors (Cheap) and tombstones (UBER CHEAP) and bulbs which will be the only expensive part.