MH type

goldenfamaliy · 12/24/2011, 01:51 PM

I was wondering if I could get some input on what type of light that I am going to put over my Solana. It had a 150 electronic that let all of the magic smoke out of, so It was removed and a DIY led system was put in. But I would like to make this a sps and a few lps tank. I was thinking of going to a 250 watt MH. But what type? Want the pop of the colors. So I was thinking 14k. Has a little blue to it and the colors should look good, or should I go with the 20k? I know it will be very blue, but will growth be affected? Or should I go with 150w MH?

Mark Bianco · 12/24/2011, 03:05 PM

I started with 10k then went to 14k I never seen much of a difference. If you really like the color a little bluer go fo a 20k MH I run 2 of them and 2 130w dual attinic over my 75gl But of course I really like a deeper blue.

Mark

iamwrasseman · 12/24/2011, 05:41 PM

20k geisman for sure and a 250 would be large for most unless your going with a sps dominant tank then the 250 will do perfect

goldenfamaliy · 12/24/2011, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the help!

iamwrasseman · 12/24/2011, 08:40 PM

good 2 go there !

tkeracer619 · 12/25/2011, 12:10 AM

I would go with this setup for the halide and reconfigure your led setup to provide dawn dusk.

Galaxy select-a-watt ballast.
http://www.aquacave.com/galaxy-selec...ply-2899.html#

Lumen Max 2 reflector -
http://www.aquacave.com/lumen-max-2-...pply-1138.html
Glass for reflector -
http://www.aquacave.com/glass-lens-f...4265-2944.html

and a radium 20k
http://www.aquacave.com/radium-250w-...lamp-1368.html

karsseboom · 12/25/2011, 01:16 AM

Yeah radiums are very good bulbs

iamwrasseman · 12/25/2011, 08:40 AM

that too would be a very nice setup !

12/24/2011, 01:51 PM	#1
goldenfamaliy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: springfield, missouri Posts: 374	MH type I was wondering if I could get some input on what type of light that I am going to put over my Solana. It had a 150 electronic that let all of the magic smoke out of, so It was removed and a DIY led system was put in. But I would like to make this a sps and a few lps tank. I was thinking of going to a 250 watt MH. But what type? Want the pop of the colors. So I was thinking 14k. Has a little blue to it and the colors should look good, or should I go with the 20k? I know it will be very blue, but will growth be affected? Or should I go with 150w MH? __________________ Saving the world one paper plate at a time!!! There is no I in team, but there is a me! Dagget from the Angry beavers Current Tank Info: Solana, MP10es w, Ecotech radion, water, salt, pretty colored thingys

12/24/2011, 05:41 PM	#3
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	20k geisman for sure and a 250 would be large for most unless your going with a sps dominant tank then the 250 will do perfect __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

12/24/2011, 08:21 PM	#4
goldenfamaliy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: springfield, missouri Posts: 374	Thanks for the help! __________________ Saving the world one paper plate at a time!!! There is no I in team, but there is a me! Dagget from the Angry beavers Current Tank Info: Solana, MP10es w, Ecotech radion, water, salt, pretty colored thingys

12/24/2011, 08:40 PM	#5
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	good 2 go there ! __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

12/25/2011, 12:10 AM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I would go with this setup for the halide and reconfigure your led setup to provide dawn dusk. Galaxy select-a-watt ballast. http://www.aquacave.com/galaxy-selec...ply-2899.html# Lumen Max 2 reflector - http://www.aquacave.com/lumen-max-2-...pply-1138.html Glass for reflector - http://www.aquacave.com/glass-lens-f...4265-2944.html and a radium 20k http://www.aquacave.com/radium-250w-...lamp-1368.html __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/24/2011, 03:05 PM	#2
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	I started with 10k then went to 14k I never seen much of a difference. If you really like the color a little bluer go fo a 20k MH I run 2 of them and 2 130w dual attinic over my 75gl But of course I really like a deeper blue. Mark

12/25/2011, 01:16 AM	#7
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	Yeah radiums are very good bulbs

12/25/2011, 08:40 AM	#8
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	that too would be a very nice setup ! __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

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