Thinking of Going MHs - Page 2

KyleO · 04/03/2011, 08:07 PM

I the same size tank as you and have a six foot MH fixture with (3) 250W and (2) 150W lights. I also have a T5 fixture in the back with (2) 55W Actinics. When the 150W MH bulbs are on along with the T5, you see some shimmer. When the 250W MHs are on, there is shimmer galore (especially when the T5 is off).

I have a feeling that once you start adding MHs, and you see what I am talking about, you will be adding more MHs.

Start with one and see how you like it..........

Kdocimo90 · 04/03/2011, 08:42 PM

That's a lot of halides KyleO lol. I'm trying to stay away from having to get a chiller as well. I should have mentioned that. I may just end up selling my Constellation fixture and replacing it with a used MH fixture.

Just out of curiosity, what do your mh bulbs usually last you?

KyleO · 04/03/2011, 09:33 PM

I replace them every year...........

BTW, I do have a chiller but it rarely comes on. I have a powerful (vortech) fan that blows across the top of the tank (no canopy) that keeps the temp surprisingly cool and constant.

Pallobi · 04/03/2011, 10:57 PM

imo, i would think 3 or 4, 175 watt halides would do jus fine over your tank, but thats jus me...

good luck with whatever you choose Kevin! im sure it will look schweeet!

04/03/2011, 08:07 PM	#26
KyleO Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brentwood, CA (SF Bay Area) Posts: 737	I the same size tank as you and have a six foot MH fixture with (3) 250W and (2) 150W lights. I also have a T5 fixture in the back with (2) 55W Actinics. When the 150W MH bulbs are on along with the T5, you see some shimmer. When the 250W MHs are on, there is shimmer galore (especially when the T5 is off). I have a feeling that once you start adding MHs, and you see what I am talking about, you will be adding more MHs. Start with one and see how you like it.......... __________________ Enjoy every moment......you don't have nearly as many left as you think!!! Current Tank Info: 135g Frag tank w/ attached 30ga Cube and 50ga refugium

04/03/2011, 08:42 PM	#27
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	That's a lot of halides KyleO lol. I'm trying to stay away from having to get a chiller as well. I should have mentioned that. I may just end up selling my Constellation fixture and replacing it with a used MH fixture. Just out of curiosity, what do your mh bulbs usually last you? __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

04/03/2011, 09:33 PM	#28
KyleO Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brentwood, CA (SF Bay Area) Posts: 737	I replace them every year........... BTW, I do have a chiller but it rarely comes on. I have a powerful (vortech) fan that blows across the top of the tank (no canopy) that keeps the temp surprisingly cool and constant. __________________ Enjoy every moment......you don't have nearly as many left as you think!!! Current Tank Info: 135g Frag tank w/ attached 30ga Cube and 50ga refugium

04/03/2011, 10:57 PM	#29
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	imo, i would think 3 or 4, 175 watt halides would do jus fine over your tank, but thats jus me... good luck with whatever you choose Kevin! im sure it will look schweeet! __________________ Zoas & Palys

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