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Old 01/02/2008, 01:48 AM
Medicine Man Medicine Man is offline
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Opinion On Lighting Frag Tank

I have a 40 gallon breeder connected to my system that I use for a frag tank. Currently I have one 175 watt MH Helios 20K over it and was curious if you think it would be enough light? Mostly SPS from my main tank that is why I went with the 20k Helios. I do have another 175 MH light that I could put over it as well but two 175 watt MH bulbs over a 40 gallon breeder sounded excessive. Whatcha think??
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Old 01/02/2008, 07:29 PM
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Anyone??
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Old 01/02/2008, 08:23 PM
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I got a 250watt HQI phoenix on PFO HQI ballast over my frag tank in a lumenmax 3 reflector and it is just right for SPS's. Has a nice blue tint without the need for actinic. I love it and might switch my display tank over to this lighting. I get great growth too.
 


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