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Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by oceanlife_2007, Apr 29, 2007.

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  1. oceanlife_2007

    oceanlife_2007 Astrea Snail

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    i was wondering if i have a 55 gal reef tank and was wanting to turn from power com to vho lights how many watts of light do i need. i have vho 330 watt system from a old tank from a friend with 6 sockes for 6 bulbs would that be to much watts and what bulbs should i buy for the system how many of each.











    thanks.
     
    oceanlife_2007, Apr 29, 2007
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  2. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    i was led to believe 3-5 watts per gallon is sufficent but also depends on what you are keeping in there ....:)
     
    mattgeezer, Apr 29, 2007
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  3. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    330w of vho on a 55g is just about right IMO. I would go 440w vho.
     
    geekdafied, Apr 29, 2007
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  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    4 . 48 inch URI VHO's will give you that number use 2 actanic whites and two 03 super atanics
     
    Tangster, Apr 30, 2007
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