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08/12/2007, 07:50 AM
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Acros under 840w...sufficient?
Would a lighting fixture with 450w of MH, and 390w of actinics be sufficient for acros? The fixture is 6 feet long and the acros would be NO MORE than 10" from the bulbs.
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08/12/2007, 09:07 AM
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Are you talking about 3x150w, spread out across 6 feet? I would think it would be fine.
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08/12/2007, 09:14 AM
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I think you'll be fine. I keep my acro under a single 250W halide.
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08/12/2007, 10:09 AM
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Ive got mine under 14x 39w T-5's.
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08/12/2007, 10:19 AM
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Mecold has t5's and keeps alot of SPS middle to high in the tank
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08/12/2007, 03:04 PM
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thanks for your input guys!
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08/12/2007, 03:22 PM
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3 x 250w would be better
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the only dumb question, is the one not asked... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon peninsula |
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