55 Halide Wattage

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Watt Wattage

Poll closed Mar 2, 2009.

  1. 150

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  2. 250

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  3. 300

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  4. 450

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  5. 450+

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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    My question is to those who have a 55 gallon,and use halides watt wattage do you have over your 55?

    I have 300watt 14k + Moohlight led's
    Dimensions=L40"D23"W16"

    Water depth is only 19"
     
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    OK, so thats a "tall" tank, not standard dimensions. I would use at least a 250 with supplemental if it were me.
     
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  3. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Sorry water depth is only 19"
     
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  4. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    oh hot dog!! with a depth of 19" you could even get away with T5's!!

    but yes, i accidentally voted for 300W but 250W will do fine!
     
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  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Well, if it were a standard 55, you would need at least 2 150w bulbs, so I think a 250w fixture would be good.
     
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