Will this be too much light?

greatXss · 08/29/2008, 09:21 AM

I have a basic 29g tank and was planning on using a MH 250W 14K Phoenix bulb powered by IceCap. want the the ability to put "anything" in the tank, lighting wise.

I am planning on lots of colorful corals, and a clam in there somewhere...

It has been mentioned to me that 250w is too much for the tank...should i go for 150w?

lordmbsa · 08/29/2008, 09:38 AM

well is it a tall tank or long my freind had a 250 aquamedic halide on it and it was fine on his 20 g !!!! 8 inches away from the water and i recently bought the light and im modding the light to fit in a pcs container and use it on my 30g tall forr reef i have a 175 retro mh works nice for a 30 its for sale if you would like

LUVSPS · 08/29/2008, 09:44 AM

I don't think 250's are too much for a 29. I have a 150w Sunpod on my 29 and the sps that I have look a little faded. I would like 250's. I'm assuming your 29 is 30'' inches long?

Toddrtrex · 08/29/2008, 10:49 AM

I have a Current SunPod ( 250 watt version ) over my 29 and I love it.

greatXss · 08/29/2008, 11:18 AM

yes, 30x18x12.5

rholguin · 08/29/2008, 03:22 PM

I have a 29g with a 259w mh and 4 t-5. im happy with the fixture and my corals do too.

rholguin · 08/29/2008, 03:23 PM

i meant 250w not 259 sorry

greatXss · 08/29/2008, 03:25 PM

ok, so if i go with a 250W, how far above the water should i set it? I am building the canopy around the light so i can put it wherever i want.

Colo_pr · 08/29/2008, 07:22 PM

I have a 250W over a 20 gal high for a little more than two months and everything looks fine. I have a few mushrooms, ricordias, zoas, and xenia.

Colo.

Colo_pr · 08/29/2008, 07:25 PM

By the way, I am using the mounting legs that came with the light so it is only 3 or 4 inches from the tank.

Colo.

08/29/2008, 09:21 AM	#1
greatXss Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 267	Will this be too much light? I have a basic 29g tank and was planning on using a MH 250W 14K Phoenix bulb powered by IceCap. want the the ability to put "anything" in the tank, lighting wise. I am planning on lots of colorful corals, and a clam in there somewhere... It has been mentioned to me that 250w is too much for the tank...should i go for 150w?

08/29/2008, 09:44 AM	#3
LUVSPS Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington state Posts: 583	I don't think 250's are too much for a 29. I have a 150w Sunpod on my 29 and the sps that I have look a little faded. I would like 250's. I'm assuming your 29 is 30'' inches long? __________________ "The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness. Look at your 3 best friends. If they're ok, then it's you." — Rita Mae Brown Current Tank Info: 120g SPS reef in the works. 2 400w MH in Lumenarc reflectors. 2 Vortechs. Warner Marine S-200 skimmer. Lifereef sump/refuge. TLF Phosban reactor. 110lbs dried Eco rocks.

08/29/2008, 10:49 AM	#4
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I have a Current SunPod ( 250 watt version ) over my 29 and I love it. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

08/29/2008, 11:18 AM	#5
greatXss Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 267	yes, 30x18x12.5 __________________ Where Kentucky's saltwater lovers come to hang and play 72 RR Bowfront 12 Nanocube Current Tank Info: 72RR Bowfront, 20g sump, 40LBS sand, 200LBS LR

08/29/2008, 03:22 PM	#6
rholguin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 846	I have a 29g with a 259w mh and 4 t-5. im happy with the fixture and my corals do too. __________________ Robert Current Tank Info: 80g rimless.

08/29/2008, 09:38 AM	#2
lordmbsa Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pine hill Posts: 505	well is it a tall tank or long my freind had a 250 aquamedic halide on it and it was fine on his 20 g !!!! 8 inches away from the water and i recently bought the light and im modding the light to fit in a pcs container and use it on my 30g tall forr reef i have a 175 retro mh works nice for a 30 its for sale if you would like

08/29/2008, 03:23 PM	#7
rholguin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 846	i meant 250w not 259 sorry __________________ Robert Current Tank Info: 80g rimless.

08/29/2008, 03:25 PM	#8
greatXss Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 267	ok, so if i go with a 250W, how far above the water should i set it? I am building the canopy around the light so i can put it wherever i want. __________________ Where Kentucky's saltwater lovers come to hang and play 72 RR Bowfront 12 Nanocube Current Tank Info: 72RR Bowfront, 20g sump, 40LBS sand, 200LBS LR

08/29/2008, 07:22 PM	#9
Colo_pr Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 124	I have a 250W over a 20 gal high for a little more than two months and everything looks fine. I have a few mushrooms, ricordias, zoas, and xenia. Colo.

08/29/2008, 07:25 PM	#10
Colo_pr Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 124	By the way, I am using the mounting legs that came with the light so it is only 3 or 4 inches from the tank. Colo.