Metal Halide?

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  1. tedsalmon

    tedsalmon Astrea Snail

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    I have a 65 gallon with only a 1x96 light right now because I didn't look around before I got my tank. I am looking to upgrade the light and was wondering if this is too much? 36" 442W Metal Halide System w/ Electronic Ballast
    It has a good price I believe or should I go a little cheaper and just get a 2X96 and still use the one I have to make it 3x96?
     
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  2. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    if it where me i would grab it, you will be very happy with the selection of corals/inverts you will be able to keep.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    It all depends on how high the tank is and what kind of corals are you planning to keep, now and in the near future. Luna
     
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    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    BTW, thats an Odyssea light unit, which they dont have the best rep. Do your homework before you buy it. Luna
     
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  5. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    I'd listen to Luna on this light ;)
     
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  6. tedsalmon

    tedsalmon Astrea Snail

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    Thank you for drawing my attention to this light. I read that they have a fire problem and that makes me nervous. Thanks a bunch.
     
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  7. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

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    I would say go with the MH. When I got my aquarium I went with two 65 watt Power Compact lights being told that this is enough light. I mean it is as I kept Xenia, Torch Coral, Pipe Organ, Yellow Polyps, and Ricordea happy in it. I just recently added a Metal Halide using my Power Compacts as actinic lights and everything is a lot happier. Xenia pulsing like crazy. Torch, Pipe Organ, and Star Polyps come all the way out.
     
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