150W DE MH is suitable for a 18in tall tank?

Euler Kernighan · 08/19/2016, 01:21 PM

Hi Fellows,

What do you guys think about a single 150W double-ended metal halide bulb (probably Phoenix 14,000k) over a 34G nano tank? Tank is 24in long x 19in width x 18in height.

First idea was to use a 250W single-end but I was told that 150W fits better for the height of the tank. Also, regardless the MH power, it will be supplemented by 4 x 24W T5s. Tank will hold one or two clams and breeding some SPS, kind of SPS dominated.

Thanks!

Jayreefer · 08/19/2016, 01:31 PM

You will be fine. I run 150w phoenix 14ks on my 24" tall tank. Montis will grow on the sand bed no problem. Acro color up with no issue, but I probably don't get the growth rate a 250w will give. I also supplement with LED.

Robert Hoeck · 08/19/2016, 02:08 PM

Depending on placement/species of clam, might be factor for 250hqi.

Euler Kernighan · 08/19/2016, 04:50 PM

Thank you guys for comment.

14k is the range that i'm looking for.

I might go with 150w as it is just 18" tall tank gross, most likely 16" tall overflow discounted.

BTW, any suggestions for a T5 combo (4 bulbs) to supplement the 14k MH?

08/19/2016, 01:21 PM	#1
Euler Kernighan The "DIY Guy" Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 453	150W DE MH is suitable for a 18in tall tank? Hi Fellows, What do you guys think about a single 150W double-ended metal halide bulb (probably Phoenix 14,000k) over a 34G nano tank? Tank is 24in long x 19in width x 18in height. First idea was to use a 250W single-end but I was told that 150W fits better for the height of the tank. Also, regardless the MH power, it will be supplemented by 4 x 24W T5s. Tank will hold one or two clams and breeding some SPS, kind of SPS dominated. Thanks! __________________ Euler NON DVCOR DVCO

08/19/2016, 04:50 PM	#4
Euler Kernighan The "DIY Guy" Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 453	Thank you guys for comment. 14k is the range that i'm looking for. I might go with 150w as it is just 18" tall tank gross, most likely 16" tall overflow discounted. BTW, any suggestions for a T5 combo (4 bulbs) to supplement the 14k MH? __________________ Euler NON DVCOR DVCO

08/19/2016, 01:31 PM	#2
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	You will be fine. I run 150w phoenix 14ks on my 24" tall tank. Montis will grow on the sand bed no problem. Acro color up with no issue, but I probably don't get the growth rate a 250w will give. I also supplement with LED.

08/19/2016, 02:08 PM	#3
Robert Hoeck Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Posts: 283	Depending on placement/species of clam, might be factor for 250hqi.