Too Much Lighting For A 29G?

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  1. jtomasi1

    jtomasi1 Astrea Snail

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  2. billy31422

    billy31422 Feather Duster

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    i'm not going to say it is or is not too much light. if you can keep from having heat problems by building an elaborate hood to house everything. i do know someone who put a 400w metal halide on a 29g and his looks awesome.
     
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    Depending on how close you have it to the surface will say if its to much or not. I would not put anything stronger then a 150w MH on a 29g with supplemental pc or T5 lighting.
     
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    I am runing a 175w MH with dual 96w actinics on my 30gal.
    I am also shoping for a chiller.
     
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