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Lighting question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by wesly2007, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. wesly2007

    wesly2007 Well-Known ReefKeeper

    so im thinking about upgrading my AP 24 from the 70MH lighting to a 250MH fixture i have had for quite some time.  my question is do you thin this would be too much for a small tank like mine.  Just tossing the idea around.  my other question is the Ballast is a icecap ballast but if the 250 is too much is it possible to use a 150 watt bulb with this ballast?
     
    wesly2007, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

    I've got a 150 watt Aqua Medic pendant with a 3 month old Hamilton 14K bulb if you're interested. 10 watts/gallon is quite a bit of light!
     
    adampottebaum, Feb 10, 2011
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  3. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    I agree that the 250 w would be to much
     
    Armydog, Feb 10, 2011
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  4. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    What type of corals are you wanting to get?
     
    Armydog, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. wesly2007

    wesly2007 Well-Known ReefKeeper

    i wanna do sps and lps.
    I may just hit adam up for that light how much?
     
    wesly2007, Feb 11, 2011
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  6. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

    This thread has been moved to the General (Hobby Related) forum.
     
    slovan, Feb 11, 2011
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  7. cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

    i had a 250 over a 29 gal bc it was about 18 inch's over the top of it but it worked well and didnt have a heat issue
     
    cowdust9, Feb 11, 2011
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