Is 2 175 watt MH going to be enough?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by doylef4i, May 30, 2010.

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  1. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Over the next few months I will be down sizing my 150 to a 75.:(Not very happy about it but it will open my living room up a lot and will inturn make the wife happier=me happier;D.My question is as stated above.I will use my MH I have on my 150 now just minus the 400 watt MH in the middle.I have a mixed reef but mostly sps.
    Thanks in advance,
    Daniel
     
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  2. fishluver

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    Would you run actinics? Maybe 4 of the actinics mite be enough but with the intensity of the lighting prob place the coral more towards the top to the middle.
     
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  3. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Nope just the 2 175's.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If the 75 is 20" tall then you will have no problems.
     
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  5. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Yes it is.Thank you very much.Thats what I needed to know.
     
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