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Old 01-27-2008, 08:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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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I just bought some from this guy.

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Old 01-27-2008, 08:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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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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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ok what do i need to know or learn
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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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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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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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