Thread: T5 Ho or MH?
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Old 01/02/2008, 03:41 PM
Yarim Yarim is offline
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Hey Duff Man....get your own thread! Im just kidding! We are all here to learn and teach. As far as chillers go, depending on what size tank you have and how far up your tank is, really determines the chiller. Like I said, i have a 110 gal about 4-5 feet up so im using a current usa prime tower chiller 1/3hp. Its range is from 60-80 degrees. I think I can add an optional heater to it if i needed, but i dont need it here in Miami. If i turn off my chiller, my tank will get a tan. Anyway, that chiller is good for tanks up to about 250 gal I believe. That should also be good for either the MH lights or the T5. Keep in mind you may want to look into fans for the lights though, as the chiller cools the water but not the lights. If you keep your lights cool, you will have better performance out of them, especially if you are going to juice them like I am. Guys, if i am wrong please correct me so as i can learn and not mis-lead someone. Just trying to help out like everyone else.

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