how many watts per gallon

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by reef_guru, Dec 2, 2007.

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how many watts per gallon on your main tank?

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    this was just supposed to be a simple poll. its really really basic stuff, tank with lights = w/gal. lets not go overboard.
     
    reef_guru, Dec 2, 2007
    reef_guru, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. kedron

    kedron Flamingo Tongue

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    well i 760 watts over my 55 and my corals and fish love the light every thing is growing fine no problems
     
    kedron, Dec 9, 2007
    kedron, Dec 9, 2007
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  3. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    im gonna have around 9 watts per gallon when my 2x250 watt MH get rigged up.......
     
    aquaboy, Dec 9, 2007
    aquaboy, Dec 9, 2007
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  4. jasno999

    jasno999 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What do you keep (coral wise) in your tank?
     
    jasno999, Dec 23, 2007
    jasno999, Dec 23, 2007
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  5. superclouds

    superclouds Flamingo Tongue

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    Right now with my recent upgrade 4xT6 54w over a 75g, around 3wpg. I'm planning on adding at least 1 250w MH if not 1 400w or 2 250w, depends what my lady will let me get.
     
    superclouds, Dec 25, 2007
    superclouds, Dec 25, 2007
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