Pics of Metal Halide ONLY Tanks

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by cement_skis, Jun 3, 2009.

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  1. cement_skis

    cement_skis Sea Dragon

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    I was wondering if everyone would be willing to share pics of tanks that are lit only with MH.............no actinics or other supplementation. Im just doing research on lighting, particular MH as I dont have any hands on experience with them, and cant quite remember the last time I saw a MH only tank.....Please post what wattage, K rating and brand.

    Also, I there is already a link to a thread like this, that will do as well.
     
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  3. rkemp

    rkemp Astrea Snail

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    Lights from Fishneedit.com 2 150W 14K halide pendants. Don't have the best camera so it doesn't capture the clarity of the water very well, sorry.

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  4. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Here you go ... My old 70gal tall... 2x 250watt XM 20K's Ice capp Ballast


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    The bulbs here was only 3 days old... still goin through break in period..
     
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  5. rkemp

    rkemp Astrea Snail

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    Is that a Trigger? If so how long do your inverts last before he makes lunch out of them?
     
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    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Yup my ole Sarrgasium Trigger and NEVER touched a single invert...Only thing he bit was my finger only cause i was was feedin the fish from my hand .. I miss that guy he was kewl with personality... Cleaner shrimp would be elbow deep in his mouth and gills and then shake them off and swimm away...
     
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  7. acemow

    acemow Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I have 48" sunpod, two 150w 14k MH on a 75. the light kit is just over 7" off top of water surface. The bulbs are about 3 weeks old in pic.
     

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