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11/06/2011, 06:18 PM
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Is 250 watt metal hqi to much for 40 breeder
Well I'm going to expand and upgrade to a 40 breeder
now I was going to go with 6x39 t5 setup but I've been seeing a few good deals on 250watt metal halide would one 250 watt be enuff for the 40 or will it be too much heat any experience would be appreciated
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aka dj HyPo or Paul Current Tank Info: 75 gallon mixed reef ,with diy leds and 20 gallon sump |
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11/06/2011, 06:35 PM
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I use 2x 175 halides on my 40- no heat issues.
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11/06/2011, 06:50 PM
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I used a 36 inch 150 x 2 halide fixture. Better spread of the light. Just another option.
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11/06/2011, 09:39 PM
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using 2 will yield better coverage,, one unless high enough wont. it took about 3' of height for me to get a single 250 to cover , i had awesome growth and pure purple rocks in 4 months. i also just broke down a single 150 over my 40 with tons of sps. it was more than fine just the coverage wasnt great but worked out awesome that my lps loved the shaded areas and the sps loved the center. it really depends on what your keeping. i now have a 4x39 with reflectors that will grow just about any sps and clams. for half the heat.
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11/07/2011, 08:22 AM
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I like the idea of using t-5's on this. If u like shimmer put a couple leds on it.
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11/08/2011, 04:06 PM
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ty all I'm going with the T5 with a diy led strip
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11/08/2011, 04:48 PM
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250 is not to much, not even close people run 400s on 29 gallons.
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11/08/2011, 07:50 PM
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it will work good imo
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IT IS WHAT IT IS! Current Tank Info: 75GL MIXED REEF|40B FRAG LIGHTING -4ft DIY 120 3W CREE LEDS ROYAL BLUES & COOL WHITES| FLOW-vortech mp40 | BRS HC GFO TLF REACTOR W/COBOLT MJ600| REEF OCTOPUS BH90 SKIMMER| TUNZE OSMOLATOR 3155 ATO W/MAGNETS|REEF KEEPER ELITE. |
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11/09/2011, 12:04 AM
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i have a 250watt de on my 36" long 30g, and i have it about 20" off the water!
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