MH fixture 30"???

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by smileyface1995, Feb 15, 2009.

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  1. smileyface1995

    smileyface1995 Flamingo Tongue

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    k well the metal halide fixture on the right he says is a
    The MH is a 250 watt "Current" free-standing light. It is about 6 months old (as is the bulb).
    and its for $125 would that be a good deal?
    would it be better than a 4bulb t5 current nova extreme fixture??
    and would i be able to keep a anemone under it? its 30" my tanks 36"x20"x18"
    would i be able to keep mostly anything with that lighting?
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  2. Bogie

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    Not bad...
     
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  3. smileyface1995

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    argg

    would it be better than a 36" 4bulb current nova extreme ?
     
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    Considering it's probably a $400 light, I'd say get it - and hang it over the tank.
    If anything, you could probably resell it for more later if you change your mind or find a great price on a used 36" T5 setup.
     
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  5. smileyface1995

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    which would be better to keep an anemone/corals?
     
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