Rocking my world

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by JeremyW, Oct 12, 2011.

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  1. JeremyW

    JeremyW Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have used MH lighting in the past but now that I am moving my 2 tanks- a 90 and a 125 into one tank- 7 foot long 200 gallon, I need to figure out a new lighting system that I can afford. my single pendant mh isnt going to do the trick. If I get more mh I will need a chiller and that drives the price way up... What is the best price for the buck on a 6 foot unit that is worth the price of admission. Will it come with bulbs good enough for a few months to keep my reef alive until I can get better ones?
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Aquaticlife, Current and Coralife will all do and the bulbs will be good for a few months also.
     
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  3. rainmkr07

    rainmkr07 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    And you won't necessarily need a chiller. Depends on how long you run the MH's, what wattage, how high they are from the water, if you run fans, etc. I had 3 250w MH's over my 6 foot 135g tank, without a chiller, and just using a couple fans, I was able to keep the tank at a consistent temperature.
     
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