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Unread 03/18/2009, 10:06 AM   #1
usfpaul82
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too much light?

I need some opnions...is 2 x 250w halides overkill on a 65 sps? tank is 36lx18wx24deep. Should I go with 2 x 175w instead? Will be mounted in a 12" canopy. Will also have 2 36" VHOs. Thanks.


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Unread 03/18/2009, 11:02 AM   #2
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Well, I have two 400w MH over my 65 and no it is not too much light. The only trick is power consumption and heat. I am using lumenbright reflectors to keep the pendent higher above the tank and I run a fan when the lights are on and I have yet to have a heat problem. If you can, 175w could work if you use high quality bulbs, ballasts, and reflectors. It is possible to coax out 250w PAR numbers with a 175w set up. The canopy will be the only issue as far as trapping heat, but 250w over a 65g is not where near overkill.


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