MH Fixture ebay

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by stevenbaker21, Jan 29, 2009.

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  1. stevenbaker21

    stevenbaker21 Astrea Snail

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    I am in the process of buying a lighting system for my 46 gallon. There is a metal halide/t-5 fixture for around $239. It is a total of 442 watts (250 MH 15K, 2 96 watt compact flourescents and moon lights). Is this going to be too much? 9.6 watts per gallon sounds like overkill. Also, are compact flourescents the same as power compacts?
     
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  2. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i have a 55 gal 48 inch long metal hawlight system mine has 2 250w 14k builbs, and 2 t5s with 2 atenics and my animals love it. id say ud probly be ok with taht watch but id reconn u hang it so it isnt directly on the tank if u leve it on the tank it may be a bit to bright.
     
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  3. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Make sure you acclimating your new corals to the light
     
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