is there such a thing as to much light

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  1. vdhillon2

    vdhillon2 Astrea Snail

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    Hi,
    i'm not to familiar how the wattages work...but i just thought i'd ask before i go ahead and try. I'm getting a good deal on a 96 W quad 50/50 light for a 10 gallon nano. Is that way to much light? is there a downfall to much light?

    the other question i had was replacing the light...if i instead wanted to put a say 32 W bulb in the socket would that be okay? Is the ballast only made for 96W... would it blow my other bulb?

    thanks
     
    vdhillon2, Jul 15, 2005
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  2. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    There is such a thing as too much light, eg....3 x 400 w MH on a 50 gallon tank!!! LOL!

    You have the same exact lighting set up as I am getting ready to set up! Should be just fine with the 96 watts ;D
     
    Birdlady, Jul 15, 2005
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    lol i know, ima gona put a 1000w mh over my 12 gal nano...i mean...what could happen? LOL
     
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  4. igotworms

    igotworms Banned

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    bull ****, no such thing as too much light. i put a 400w DE 4" over my 2.5 gallon nano. its doing great with 58 types of sps.
     
    igotworms, Jul 23, 2005
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  5. Jay

    Jay Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    WOW..I would like to see some pictures of thet setup....Cool..... Have any?


    Jay
     
    Jay, Jul 24, 2005
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  6. fletch

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    Well I have 2-400w MH and 2-110 VHO actinics on a 75 but I would have to call you on that Bull **** statement and I would also like to see some pictures of this nano ( With 58 types of sps) :yelrotflm :laughings :laugh5: :hehe:
     
    fletch, Jul 24, 2005
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