Lighting a 140

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by texas92, Nov 28, 2009.

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  1. texas92

    texas92 Bristle Worm

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    bout to buy a used 140gal that comes with some old mh and three vhos but I am running an 8x54w T5 setup is the 8 light enough or should i run the t5 and vho or fix the mh
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    The 8 T5s should be enough IMO, depending on the type of reflectors there are. However, you may want to consider the MH if the tank is deep. What are the dimensions of the tank?
     
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    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Alot will also depend on what you plan on maintaining in your tank as far as corals are concerned!
     
  5. texas92

    texas92 Bristle Worm

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    Its the deep guy I think like 28 or 31 deep nothing to crazy all the same stuff i have no under my power compact stuff maybe some digtita(sp)