can someone explain lighting to me

Discussion in 'Coral' started by kFAMOUSK, Dec 27, 2007.

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  1. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    thats cool i dont need a chiller should i turn off the heaters?
    and i have alot of rock will that effect anything
     
    kFAMOUSK, Dec 27, 2007
    kFAMOUSK, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    at a height of 31" 400w mh would be needed. 2-400w mh with 4-65 pc would work for anything.
     
    reef_guru, Dec 27, 2007
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  3. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Dont turn the heaters off, te thermostat that is built into them will turn off and on to keep the temperature at the desired degree, for at night when tyhe MH are off, your temp would decrease without a heater. Auto Top Offs make life easier, look into them before finalizing plans for your tank.
     
    aquaboy, Dec 28, 2007
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  4. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    thats perfect already have the switchesi used a simlar system for my old refuge
     
    kFAMOUSK, Dec 28, 2007
    kFAMOUSK, Dec 28, 2007
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