Retrofit MH or best option for 120gal

[xxnonamexx]

Well I ordered my 120gal low iron glass from glass cages 1 overflow in the back predrilled. I am looking to get a Durso overflow and also a MegaFlow Overflow kit. This board has been very helpful/informative about pumps etc. The lighting is my next step looking into. I have a 55gal with a corallife MH 2X150W unit. I understand my 120g will need 2X250watt MH. I have been looking around and haven't noticed much of a difference in price for a retrofit compared to a fixture. I am looking for the ballasts to be external like I have now, each with own on/off and quick connects. I am looking to keep SPS, LPS in my tank. Any other suggestions to help keep my lighting work and inexpensive.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

You ordered from glass cages?

Good luck I hope they remember to build it for you.


If I were you I would look at a retro unit of at least 2x250 mh's and 2 T5 actinics for your lighting. Juts because 2 new ballasts and 2 new bulbs for that coralife unit are gonna cost you quite a bit of money.

 

[xxnonamexx]

Do you reccommend any websites that have good deals? I have been looking around and saw a few like hello lights but I am always up for a suggestion. Thank you

 

[DonCisco]

Noname... here is a suggestion of a place NOT to go, try to stay away from purchasing any Odyssea lighting. They are cheap, unfortunately there are some issues regarding safety that surrounds them. I am sure you will hear true horror stories about them. So, make sure you ask some of the experts in here, that way you will be steered in the right direction.

 

[bad coffee]

check your pm

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[xxnonamexx]

Well I am about 3 months away until I actually set it up since work will be done in the room it will be housed in. I am exploring all possible options. Thanks for the suggestions. I might start with a Fish only and Live Rock and carry over the small number of corals I have from my 55 tank now and gradually turn it back into a reef. I don't want to rush into it I know it takes time to get a tank the correct parameters so that is my reasoning. Are there any alternatives to MH?