help with lighting?

Hi. My tank has been running for about 4 weeks not. Almost done cycling, but I am concerned about my lights. I have the Odyssea 4x65 compact flourescent which every tells me is not enough. I was looking at the Coralife Orbit. See below website:

http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/metal_OuterOrbit.htm

I would be looking for the 48" for my tank. I also have a hood that I want to keep so I would want to put that inside. What does everyone think? Any suggestions? Would this one be better for me? TAKE A LOOK AT MY TANK PICS..


Let me know..

 

Your running a total of 260w on a 75g tank, that is under, for your size tank. You need at least 300w for your tank. You will need 300-600w that's 4-8w per gallon.

 

This is why I am asking if what I am looking at is okay..

 

yea that is a good choice just make sure you have enough cooling circulation in the hood you want to put it in

 

That will be perfect. I agree with billrwilson with the circulation. MH produce a lot of heat.

 

I just bought this one 24" but they come in other sizes.



http://www.aquauniverse.com/componen...hop/Itemid,31/

 

OkayI figured out that I cant use that one. I really want to keep my hood and those fans are on the side, and the legs are too long. I can only come off the tank about 2 inches at most. Do I have to have glass under any light that I have? Do most people keep versa-glass tops? or are they just decorational? Since I have a hood, do I need that top?
Any other lighting suggestions for under a hood?? Everyone I look at says not to use under a hood..

 

I am also thinking of a larger canopy? No? If I could find one that matches this tank!

 

I'm just starting out but after reading here with my MH I've decided to go with no hood. Just the light.

 

Yes but if you look at my pictures, it really matches my decor in the dining room..