PC lighting ideas for 70 gal.

[amandab]

Does anybody have any DIY plans for PC lighting for a 70 gallon tank that measures 50"x 18"x 18", I need PC's because I would like to have a few corals. Thanks everybody.

[Irisservice]

This might give you an idea. 50" seams to be an uncommon size.
http://www.hellolights.com/4x55wretrokit.html
http://www.hellolights.com/4x96wretrokit1.html
http://www.hellolights.com/488x55wretki.html

[amandab]

Thank you John, for replying so swiftly. I did indeed check out "hellolights.com" and they seem to be very resonably priced...I wasn't aware that 50" inches was uncommon, but seeing as this is a DIY tank as well, I shouldn't be that surprised. One other quick question, if you don't mind, I was planning on around 360-410 watts total for the tank, do you think this would be okay for mostly live rock, live sand , and one or two small corals as well as inverts.? Thanks again for your help.

[Mikeaveli21]

Yup, you would be able to keep mushrooms and other softies along with some LPS and all your inverts/LR/LS. Unless you go with MH, try to stay clear of the more "light loving" specimens such as SPS or Clams. HTH :D