light for 90 gallon

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by armison89, Oct 1, 2011.

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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    would 1 400 watt work for a 90 gallon or would it be to much?
     
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  2. marks270galreef

    marks270galreef Flamingo Tongue

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    i would do 2 250s if it were me 48" wide is a huge spread to try and cover with one halide.
     
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    marks270galreef Flamingo Tongue

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    unless its a 92 corner tank
     
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  4. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    a friend will give me his 400 that he doesnt use
     
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    SJ25 Plankton

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    +1 - you have a four foot tank, correct?
     
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    nope a MH is only good for around 24"x24" or so. Different reflectors can change this some, but no way you'll get 48" of coverage out of it. You'd have to raise it up really high, then you'd be lighting your room more than the tank...

    2x250 or even 2x175 (with a good reflector) would be fine.
     
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    sucker_fish Astrea Snail

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    I would do 2- 250w in lumenmax elite reflectors and you would be good
     
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