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03/30/2008, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coweta, OK
Posts: 33
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150w vs 250w
Hey all, I'm working on a new tank and i wanna go with MH's this time. Looking at the various models etc...I'm looking to get a 48inch and my tank will have 18 inch depth....can anyone explain the difference in what i'll be able to keep under 150w vs 250w for that kinda tank?
Thanks in advance!  ...Feel Free to recommend any all in one MH units:P |
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03/30/2008, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Branford Fl
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IMO 150's should be able to cover your needs without the adeed electric and heat issues from the 250's.
I run 150's on a 30" deep tank and am limited to softies or LPS towards the bottom with a few SPS near the top. I am also limited to bulb temp to maintain decent PAR values but am currently running the 14K pheonix to see if everything will stay healthy. I felt I needed some more blue and I sure got it with the 14K. I just installed 1 yesterday and I don't know if it will be more blue or white after it burns in, time will tell.
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I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10 |
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03/30/2008, 08:50 AM
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I run 150s the trick is good reflectors
i run 2 on my 120 rr 24 inch deep tank I run the pheonix bulbs
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If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys |
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