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07/25/2010, 12:07 AM
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Metal Halide question
Hi all. I recently picked up a used system that has 3 MH mogul base bulbs - these are the large wide bulbs, not the straight ones and are 175w. I'm curious if there is any reason I can't go with the straight bulbs - they are much easier to find than the other style. Also, does anyone have any idea what the difference is in heat from a 175w to a 250w to a 400w? These will be for a 200 gal 30" deep reef tank.
TIA all! |
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07/25/2010, 12:37 AM
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You need to stick with the mogul base bulbs.. Thats what that fixture is made for. The straight ones are double ended.. and will not work in that fixture!
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07/25/2010, 04:53 AM
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are you sure they are not HPS (high pressure sodium) bulbs?
and what do you mean by diff. in heat? also on a 30" high tank I would at least move up to 250 watt MH's depending on what you want to keep |
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07/25/2010, 12:41 PM
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07/25/2010, 02:12 PM
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I've found my answer. Thanks all!
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