150w MH from Fish Need It

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Seano Hermano, May 11, 2011.

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    What do people think of the 150w MH lights from fishneedit.com? I think my LFS has 3 of these units(250w version?) over a 180g mixed reef. The tank looks great and gets awesome growth.
     
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  2. 2in10

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    It depends on the depth of your tank. 150W are only good to about 18" deep.
     
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    hmm...It's a 75g - so the tank is 21" deep. The sandbed will be about 2"
     
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    I guess the 250w units would only be $80 more than the 150s.
     
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    Any thoughts on this brand? I've heard good and bad, but it's been a while since I've heard anything. lol.
     
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    Haven't heard much, I use their 2X24W T5HO fixture on my refugium. So far so good.
     
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