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Old 01/17/2004, 03:31 AM
Gerard the fish Gerard the fish is offline
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Help a Reefer Out!!!

Would this light be sufficent for a 20 gallon softie tank?

http://www.energyfederation.org/loa/...25_174_241_480

thanks in advance

- g
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Old 01/17/2004, 03:40 AM
Cheapreef Cheapreef is offline
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I had this type of light over my 15 a while back, worked well but 2 was really nice.

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Old 01/17/2004, 03:45 AM
Gerard the fish Gerard the fish is offline
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I thought they would work :-D says they are 6500 Kelvin

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Old 01/17/2004, 04:23 AM
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Yeah, it will shut down on you in probably a couple of months. It just overheats.
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Old 01/17/2004, 04:28 AM
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I put a hole in the end of mine ran a couple of 12v fans while the lights where on. They lasted for the 8 months the tank was up, still going if i needed tham. I think the key is to keep them cool.

Clinton
 


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