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01/06/2010, 12:20 PM
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Questions on Metal Halide Complete Retro Kit
Hey everybody
I'm pretty new to this hobby and i was trying to pick up some new lights and i was wonderign if these set up is good and a good deal too. CoralVue 250W Metal Halide Complete Retro Kit http://www.reefspecialty.com/Lightin...duct_info.html Thanks |
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01/06/2010, 01:07 PM
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What size tank and what are you wanting to keep. For a MH fixture it is a good deal. What do you want to put this on?
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01/06/2010, 01:27 PM
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Its a 125gal tank and mostly I want to keep SPS. I'm planning to build a canopy for them
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01/06/2010, 01:29 PM
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its a 6ft tank so I'm guessing I will need at least 2 ???
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01/06/2010, 04:20 PM
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I would go 3...imo
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01/06/2010, 05:25 PM
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I agree. Each MH with reflector is good for about 2 x 2 foot coverage. The higer your mount the MH the more coverage. For a 6 foot tank you will need 3. The SPS will thank you.
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