mh light question

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by kFAMOUSK, Jan 27, 2008.

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  1. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    i have 4 by 65 watt coralife i want to get mh lights anyone no where to get them for cheap
     
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  2. BillyD

    BillyD Feather Duster

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  4. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    what is retro fit ... i dont under stand any of that i need like 1 price with evrything done already all i have to do is plug it in
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    retro fit is DIY ( do it yourself ) its cheaper and you get what you want with out the high price tag.
     
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  6. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    ok what do i need to know or learn
     
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  7. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    tell me what your goal is and what you want? how big is your tank with dimensions?
     
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  8. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    48w 29t 18 from the front to back
     
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    thats 108 gallons. so, 2-400w mh with 4-65w pc actinic would work for any coral. also 2-400w mh with 2-96w pc actinic would work. both are easily done. with a height of 29" the 400's are needed. 250's are good upto 24"
     
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  10. DiamondBitsUSA

    DiamondBitsUSA Astrea Snail

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    I would recommend two 250 or 400W halides for your tank. It is a good idea to put a halide every 24 inches and you will need at least 250W to get good penetration at 29 inches. If you are on a tight budget and don't want to DIY I would say go with something like this.
     
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