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11/04/2006, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
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Questions on lighting
I have a 29g that I am just starting. I just purchsed a 250w MH retro kit, and I don;t know what other lighting I need for the tank. I know the MH will do everything I want to do, but I don't want to have to run that 10-12 hours a day. Can I just use regular T8 fixture from Home Depot with a different bulb in it for my dawn and dusk lighting?? Any suggestions would be awesome!!!!
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Proud member of FWMAS. Current Tank Info: Empty 75g sitting in the garage. Needs to be up and running |
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11/05/2006, 01:06 PM
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Reefing since '87
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA
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No to the T8 from home depot. What you need to supplement depends on the color of your MH Light. Actinics are the way to go. I'd use a T5 retro set up from www.reefgeek.com or www.aquactinics.com
the T8 fixture will contribute much to the overall health of your tank and there aren't many bulbs to chose from. A T5 retro would allow a multitude of color options fo supplement your MH set-up
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Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works |
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11/05/2006, 05:17 PM
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Thanks for the info.
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