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10/11/2008, 02:01 AM
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I'm an Addict.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Yorkville, IL
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Metal Halide for 29g
Looking for one with legs, or a hangable one, around the $250 range, I'm not sure about anything with metal halide, as far as what k to get or anything like that, if someone could help me out it would be great,
Also, will corals, etc glow with metal halide? or do you still need actnic lighting?
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10/11/2008, 03:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton Alberta
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current USA sunpod
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10/11/2008, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Waxhaw, NC USA
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I'm using the Aquamedic Ocean 24" over my 29. 1 250w halide and 2 T5 actinics. I hung the fixture such that the lights are just over 9 " above the water. As for the glow, the halides will certainly make things brighter, but you'll still want the actinics for their light spectrum - that will enhance the glow, and more importantly, will help to create the lighting they would get at depth. It was $449 at PA for fixture, bulbs, wiring and ballasts. Hanging kit was included as well.
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10/11/2008, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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I use a Sunpod 150W over mine. The fixture is built like a tank. Sadly, I have actually dropped it while it was on, never had a problem with it.
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