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Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by supratt, Jul 31, 2009.

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  1. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    locally theres two lights id like to buy for sale.
    one is has 2 150w metal halide
    the other is 2 250w metal halide with 2 54w vho's(the vho's have a busted ballast)

    both are $250

    high powered but broken
    or
    medium powered but works great
     
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  2. steve wright

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    How bigs the tank? depth is important here

    what do you want to keep?


    having the extra 54 watt tubes would be good as it enables you to do actinic lamps and have a dawn / dusk type situation rather than full on/ full off

    Steve
     
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    I agree with steve about the VHOs. But it really does depend on what size tank you have and what you want to keep.
     
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  4. supratt

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    72 bow its 22" deep
     
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  5. steve wright

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    well of the 2 choices given I would go 2 x 250 with the tubes

    but with a 72 inch long tank 3 MHS would be better IMO

    Steve
     
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    Im sorry i mixed that up 72 bow is the gallons, 48"length
     
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    That makes a difference - 2 x MH would be ideal on a 48 IMO

    I still like the 250 watts as its 22 inch deep
    and those supporting tubes as stated are great for dawn dusk scenario creating

    Steve
     
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    I would like the 2 250's also. 22 inches is a little deep IMO for 150's but depending on the ballast bulb combination, they could be made to work.
     
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    Ballasts are easy to replace...
     
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