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08/03/2012, 06:49 PM
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a quick ?
im getting a 57g rimless tank. and i wanted to know if 1 250w m/h 14k with t5s for suplment be enough for the tank? or will i need another m/h unit at 250w?
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08/03/2012, 07:07 PM
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What are the tank's dimensions?
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08/03/2012, 07:09 PM
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they are 36"Lx18"Wx21"H
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08/03/2012, 07:20 PM
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One 250w in the middle should be more than enough. Some setups I've seen have low light corals on the corners and high light corals in the center area. It looks pretty cool.
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08/03/2012, 07:23 PM
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i was planning on have it all mixed together. if i do what i was planning on doing should i just get to 150w so i have every inch coverd
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08/03/2012, 10:13 PM
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Does the tank have a center brace? If it does i would go with 2 150 watt bulbs or a good t5ho fixture the center brace will give a huge shadow in the tank with 1 mh
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08/04/2012, 07:29 AM
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No there is no center brace.
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