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Old 01/09/2008, 07:58 PM
rags111875 rags111875 is offline
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180gal lighting?

hey folks, i'm helping a buddy of mine setup a 180gal tank.
dimensions: 6' x 2' x 2'.
2 braces across top of tank (perfecto RR).
my question is:
2x 400watt halides (does this provide even light distribution) or
3x 250watt halides?

(fyi* going with hamilton 14000k bulbs w/ spiderlight reflector)
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120g. 2x 400w MH, 1x 250w MH, 2x 110VHO actinics. sump, ref.
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Old 01/09/2008, 09:39 PM
thi7b thi7b is offline
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I would go w/3-250mh.
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Old 01/10/2008, 01:15 AM
Achapman Achapman is offline
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Yup 3 250s with t5 supps.
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Old 01/10/2008, 01:27 AM
wee_heavy wee_heavy is offline
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Originally posted by thi7b
I would go w/3-250mh.
yup,yup
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Old 01/10/2008, 07:30 AM
am3gross am3gross is offline
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i would go 3x250 with the lumenarc reflectors. will make the 250s very bright!
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Old 01/10/2008, 02:01 PM
rags111875 rags111875 is offline
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thanks for all replies.
3x 250 it is

That's similar to what i had over my 120.
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120g. 2x 400w MH, 1x 250w MH, 2x 110VHO actinics. sump, ref.
Tank started in June 2004
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Old 01/10/2008, 03:01 PM
JRaquatics JRaquatics is offline
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I vote for 3 250s in Lumen Bright Reflectors.
My 180gal
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