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08-29-2007, 10:23 AM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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2 x 400w
would 2 x 400 halides be too much light for a 75g mixed reef tank?
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08-29-2007, 10:29 AM
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Big Fishy
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Might be a bit strong for anything that isn't SPS. Might cause some heat issues aswell.
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08-29-2007, 10:39 AM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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thats what i figured....
how bout 2 x 175w?
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
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08-29-2007, 11:35 AM
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That would be good.
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08-29-2007, 11:49 AM
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that much light would be fine as long as you have a DSB. if you are going with a BB tank then it would be way to much light.
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08-29-2007, 01:26 PM
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Professor Chaos
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I would recommend 2 x 250w and then do a higher kelvin like 15k or 20k
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08-29-2007, 01:36 PM
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The 2*175 might be fine, especially if you use the Iwsaki 15K bulb, it's the highest output bulb for 175's right now,... but I usually always reccomend 250W for bulb selection and output reasons.
2*400W would be way too much IMHO, unless you went with Radiam 20K bulbs or something.
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08-29-2007, 01:54 PM
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250's are more suited for that size tank they would work great for you.
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08-29-2007, 02:01 PM
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Lights are off up here :D
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i vote 250w 175 is to weak and 400w is to much 250 is perfect especially with the light bills two 400w woul kill
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08-29-2007, 02:05 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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i will be getting the 2*250w just dont know if i should look into mogul bulbs or HQI bulbs
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08-29-2007, 02:08 PM
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Eat more PIE
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Either type bulb will work for great, I have more luck finding the Mogule type local ,the stores dont stock the HQI's here for some reason.
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08-29-2007, 03:47 PM
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250 watt bulbs would be the safest bet - not too strong, not too dim, just right.
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08-29-2007, 04:24 PM
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Keeper of the Reef
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Best bang for your buck is:
Icecap 250w ballasts
Sunlight supply Reef optixII reflectors (retros, if thats what your looking for)
Hamilton 250w 14K SE bulbs
I started with XM10K but didnot like the look and my softies did not like it either so I swapped to 14K Hammies and LOVE THEM!!!
I spent about a month looking and researching 2 months ago and got the complete 2X250W setup for $400.00 And the nice thing about the NEW Icecap ballasts is that they are enclosed and pre-wired. all you have to do is put on male/female connector on the ballast a socket wires. Peice of cake!!
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08-30-2007, 07:47 AM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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i think this will be the halide retro i will get
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=170
whats the difference between a electronic and magnetic ballast?
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08-30-2007, 11:09 AM
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Eat more PIE
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That retro is fine I run an ARO ballast on my VHO's
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