Lighting Upgrade

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by sean_p_f, Aug 7, 2008.

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  1. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    I am considering upgrading my current lights.

    I am currently running 4 vho 110 w lights.

    I am looking to upgrade to 2 250 w metal halides and keeping two of the 100w lights.

    Question is will this be to much, not enough, or just right for my 72 gallon bow?
     
    sean_p_f, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. reefnut1

    reefnut1 Spaghetti Worm

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    What kind of corals do you have or plan on having?

    If you just have fish, mushrooms, leathers, then I would leave the lighting as is.

    If you want to keep SPS or LPS I would go with the MH lights.
     
    reefnut1, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    its a little over just right but still under too much
     
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