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			 I was wondering which is a better light the 400w Mogul or the 250w HQI 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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	Andy, Acrylic fabricator  | 
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			 Better for what, Andy? 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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			 Better for light intensity and coral growth. I'm trying to convince the wife to let me buy a 400w system, when i goto my 50 gallon to replace my 250 HQI  
		
	
		
		
		
		
			P.S hows the kalk working for you Alan 
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	Andy, Acrylic fabricator  | 
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			 50 gallon with center brace?  Why not try to get another 250? 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			(haven't set up the kalk drip yet. 
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			 I'm thinking of removing the center brace. Shouldn't be that big of a deal to do. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			Getting a second 250 right know is not an option I have to make do with one or the other 
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	Andy, Acrylic fabricator  | 
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			 I would say the 250 is more intense, although the 400 might give you better coverage. Unless you can do a swap without it costing any more, I'd stay with the 250. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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	Brad  |