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Old 09-07-2009, 02:57 AM
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If it helps I have a 250w halide over my 55g and it keeps my little 2" sqamosa very happy and I'd feel comfortable keeping just about anything under that
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Old 09-07-2009, 03:22 AM
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I think 400W is pretty much overkill unless you have a deep tank and are trying to keep high light requiring livestock in it. Save money on your electrical bills and have slightly less heat to deal with by going with 250s.
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yep 250's should be good!
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Ahhh the electrical bill I ain't too worried about. So I imagine most of you are saying use 2 250's?
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I have 2x 400w over my 18" tall 90, happy with that amount of light for my SPS and clams. Heat could be an issue with that much light though...
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I have 2 400's over my 150g and am really really happy with them.....and SPS survives and thrives at ANY level...but sometimes with the heat issues I wish I had gone with 250's.
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I have 2 400's over my 150g and am really really happy with them.....and SPS survives and thrives at ANY level...but sometimes with the heat issues I wish I had gone with 250's.
Is your 150 a 5' tank as well? Presently, I have 2 150DE and 1 SE 250 on my 5'x2'x2' tank. I am contemplating making a pair of Lumenmax 3's for and going 2 250W SE. WOndering how the spread will be?
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