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canar
02/09/2007, 11:00 PM
Right now I have 3X400 15k SE halides with 2 96W actinics on it.

I was looking at the hood today and realized if I space it right I can fit 2 halides under each opening.

Well it did not take long to talk myself into. What I am going to do is in each opening I will have a 20k bulb and a 10k bulb. I think that will give me the color I have been looking for.

So basically 6 400W Halides and 2 96W Actinics for a grand total of 2592W and if I divide 210 I will have over 12W per gallon.

The retro kit is on its way. I will keep everyone posted on how it turns out.

Wrassemeister
02/09/2007, 11:35 PM
thats a lot of wattage, will you be using any ducting to take out some of the heat?

canar
02/09/2007, 11:42 PM
I am running a couple pretty decent size fans in the hood. Plus I have a chiller and a big fan on the sump

AuroraDave
02/10/2007, 12:23 AM
What kind of ballasts & lamps do you run?