Lighting question, about halides

Crawdawg · 07/05/2011, 10:16 PM

I have a 65 breeder, and came across a possible trade for a 36 PC halide combo. There are 2 96 watt PC bulbs, and 2 250 watt halides, is this overkill for a 36 inch wide tank. The person looking to trade it is having problems with heat. I'd like to keep a nem someday, but 500 watts of halide seems it could be a bit much.

InsaneClownFish · 07/05/2011, 10:22 PM

IMHO that is overkill for your size tank. A 36" T5 unit would serve you better and cut your electrical bill by 1/3.

Crawdawg · 07/05/2011, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the info, that's what I was thinking. I'm currently using dual pc lighting, and will probably look to upgrade to t5s. Thanks again. I guess if someone was looking to trade down to my pc lighting there had to be a reason.

07/05/2011, 10:16 PM	#1
Crawdawg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Adrian, MI. Posts: 113	Lighting question, about halides I have a 65 breeder, and came across a possible trade for a 36 PC halide combo. There are 2 96 watt PC bulbs, and 2 250 watt halides, is this overkill for a 36 inch wide tank. The person looking to trade it is having problems with heat. I'd like to keep a nem someday, but 500 watts of halide seems it could be a bit much. __________________ Current tank info: Biocube14, home to my orchid dottyback 65 gallon breeder, Canister used for chemical media, HOB skimmer, 75 lbs. live rock. Current Tank Info: 65 gallon breeder, biocube 14

07/05/2011, 10:22 PM	#2
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	IMHO that is overkill for your size tank. A 36" T5 unit would serve you better and cut your electrical bill by 1/3. __________________ 7 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

07/05/2011, 10:30 PM	#3
Crawdawg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Adrian, MI. Posts: 113	Thanks for the info, that's what I was thinking. I'm currently using dual pc lighting, and will probably look to upgrade to t5s. Thanks again. I guess if someone was looking to trade down to my pc lighting there had to be a reason. __________________ Current tank info: Biocube14, home to my orchid dottyback 65 gallon breeder, Canister used for chemical media, HOB skimmer, 75 lbs. live rock. Current Tank Info: 65 gallon breeder, biocube 14

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