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04-19-2008, 02:20 PM
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| | Fire Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 315
|  Eny Meny Miny Mo
OK, So I have it narrowed down to one of these three , I think..
Can anyone tell me what they would choose for a lighting upgrade.
I am mostly FOWLR for now but want to get some corals , anemones and alike. Start to build th reef so I want to ensure I have good lighting.
My tank is
Tank Size 46 Gallon bow Front, 36" w x 19" high
T5 - 234w (Best Watt for tank 5wx46g) Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5HO - 10K / 460nm Actinics Light Fixtures
MH / T5 - 380w (Just what I was looking for but pricy, not too too much wattage) Amazon.com: Current USA 36 inch Outer Orbit with T5s & 150W HQI Bulbs: Kitchen & Dining
MH / CF - 442w (Not sure if i like the center MH instead of the 2, and high wattage) 36" 442W Metal Halide System (Electronic Version) - 504013
Also, is there a big difference between the 10k and 14k, besides 4k that is. I was reading and the 14k seemes to be the 10k and 20k lighting spectrum so it sounds better.
Any help with my decision would be great..
\Cheers
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Tank Stuff:
46Gal, 1 AC110, CPR Skimmer, VA Reactor, CL t5 ho 4 x 60 w w/lunar lights , 50 lbs LR, 60lbs LS
FISH:
1 Coral Beauty, 1 Flame Angel, 1 Flame Hawk, 1 Clown Goby, 1 Damsel, 2 Chomis, 1 Black Sailfin Blenny, 1 Royal Gramma
CORAL:
Mushrooms, Anemone, Feather Dusters
INVERT:
hermits different kinds, 2 turbos, 4 Nassarius Snail , Bumblebee, Banded Coral Shrimp, 2 Emeralds, 1 Sally Lightfoot
Params:
Temp 78, PH 8.3, Alk 2.9, Ca 480, Sg 1.023, Dkh 10, Mg 1400, Am .15, N2 .5, N3 10, P4 .05
Last edited by double2mk : 04-19-2008 at 02:22 PM.
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04-19-2008, 02:57 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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I like the last one, but dont get from Aquatraders, try this guy hombby.
I prefer the 14k bulbs, they're not to white or blue, right in the middle. _________ 9YR OLD 90G 30G w/d Mag18 150G skimmer 692w MH,yel&kole tang,foxface,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Goniopora(2), Acropora(2),Brain, Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, R&G open brain, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, enias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew  | |
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04-19-2008, 05:33 PM
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| | Bristle Worm
Join Date: Jan 2007
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I like the second one. If you have a center brace on your tank, then I would not suggest a single halide. I think two halides and T5's give you the best of both worlds. | 
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04-19-2008, 05:39 PM
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| | Fire Shrimp
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 315
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Originally Posted by pshootr  I like the second one. If you have a center brace on your tank, then I would not suggest a single halide. I think two halides and T5's give you the best of both worlds. | Yes, Center brace. Would likley block light.
Is there a rule of thumb for too much light ? I know 5w x gallons, but what is too much ? | |
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04-19-2008, 05:42 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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Originally Posted by pshootr I like the second one. If you have a center brace on your tank, then I would not suggest a single halide. I think two halides and T5's give you the best of both worlds. | Your right, I didnt realize that light fixture only had one bulb. | |
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04-19-2008, 05:44 PM
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| | Bristle Worm
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Really the 2 halides would give plenty without any T5's, you could save some money getting a fixture without the t5's.. Yes there is a such thing as too much light. But some one with more experience will have to explain to you some guidelines. I'm not sure how much is too much. | |
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04-19-2008, 05:53 PM
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| | Purple Spiny Lobster
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: alabama
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check out this one its kinda what your looking for i think, the 36 inch is out of stock right now, but you may could wait a day or two, it was the cheapest best deal i could find https://www.fish.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=720018%20036 | |
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04-19-2008, 06:02 PM
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#9 (permalink)
| | Bristle Worm
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Originally Posted by wareagle35031 | Good call! That one has the Actinics, and its less money! Karma | |
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04-19-2008, 06:04 PM
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#10 (permalink)
| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Age: 39
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The general rule of thumb is 4-5w per gal for lps and 7-9w per gal for sps. You have to take into consideration the depth of a tank also. MH; 150w is for tanks up to 20" H, 250w is for 24"H and 400w is for 25" and higher. Luna | |
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