MH addition, what should i get?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by superclouds, Jan 30, 2008.

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  1. superclouds

    superclouds Flamingo Tongue

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    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    i have a 75 gallon thats 21" high with 2-250w and 4-65w pc actinics.
     
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    i also have the coralife version of that on a 72 bowfront.
     
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    And a Beautiful tank it is! Lighting looked perfect to me...
     
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    I think that a 400w is too much for a 75g. I would get no more than 2-250w for your tank.
     
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    Thanks luna, 48" 760W Metal Halide System (Electronic Version) - 504023 was shipped today, be about a week before it gets here. Ran new 12g wiring today with heavy duty outlets and a deadicated breaker. So excited! That and I have an RO/DI due here about the same time, hopefully I'll finally put an end to the Cyano problem that I've been fighting and almost have beat.
     
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    you have to run different wiring in your house to use that fixture?!