Lighting for my 29g

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  1. Mariman

    Mariman Astrea Snail

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    My tank is about 18 inches deep. I am borrowing my dads 250 watt metal halide right now and i am saving up for a 150 watt metal halide. I would like to keep sps and maybe a clam. that is about 5.2 watts per gallon. could i keep clams, sps, lps, and softies. i really want a variety of everything. will this be enough light to keep whatever i want?
     
    Mariman, Jul 20, 2010
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I think 150w should be plenty for a 29g. You should be able to keep just about anything, I think.
     
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  3. Mkizla

    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    careful with 250w your going to fry your corals lol, even 150 is like at maximum range you should go for with 29 gallon. Dont do 250, if you have corals in there, thats dangerous in my opinion
     
    Mkizla, Jul 20, 2010
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  4. Mariman

    Mariman Astrea Snail

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    well the 250 is just temp until i buy my 150...the 250watt is old and im sure the bulb needs replaced...i dont think it will fry them and my few corals are close to the bottom. ok i feel better...i cant wait to get me a clam:)
     
    Mariman, Jul 21, 2010
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