65g chilling question

eastcoastzigzag · 03/16/2006, 06:37 PM

specs: 65g tank, 2 - 3 ft VHO, 2 - 175's, 2 - 400's, in an non airconditioned room. also assume i will be fan happy in the room

i really want to go SPS but i need to figure this out first. with those specs what is your best estimation on the chiller size i will need.

getwood65 · 03/16/2006, 07:21 PM

why 4 mh lights - that seems a little overkill.-i used a 1/10 jbj chiller on my old 65 with 2 250de lights.

Julio · 03/16/2006, 07:24 PM

On a tank that size 4 MH would definitely cook the tank. 2 175 watters would be fine.

eastcoastzigzag · 03/16/2006, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by getwood65
why 4 mh lights - that seems a little overkill.-i used a 1/10 jbj chiller on my old 65 with 2 250de lights.

----i have the 175's and i will need more so i fig go for the 400. also im in college i dont pay electricity :-)

Julio · 03/16/2006, 07:54 PM

just because you dont pay for electric does not make it ok, it is way too much light for your tank.

eastcoastzigzag · 03/17/2006, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Julio
just because you dont pay for electric does not make it ok, it is way too much light for your tank.

--------so as far as chilling and lights what do you suggest? i am looking to keep sps.

03/16/2006, 06:37 PM	#1
eastcoastzigzag Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: elmira/utica ny Posts: 363	65g chilling question specs: 65g tank, 2 - 3 ft VHO, 2 - 175's, 2 - 400's, in an non airconditioned room. also assume i will be fan happy in the room i really want to go SPS but i need to figure this out first. with those specs what is your best estimation on the chiller size i will need. __________________ 2-6ft- NEW VHO atinic bulbs $40

03/16/2006, 07:21 PM	#2
getwood65 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 383	why 4 mh lights - that seems a little overkill.-i used a 1/10 jbj chiller on my old 65 with 2 250de lights. __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: 120 sps

03/16/2006, 07:24 PM	#3
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	On a tank that size 4 MH would definitely cook the tank. 2 175 watters would be fine. __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

03/16/2006, 07:54 PM	#5
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	just because you dont pay for electric does not make it ok, it is way too much light for your tank. __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef