this is the dilema

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by tinnghe, Mar 25, 2008.

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  1. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I found someone that offer me a 150 4x2x2 1/2 height tank I am using 2 LB a 250 w each is that enough light?
     
    tinnghe, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    24" high is border line, depending on what corals are to be housed and how the rock is stacked you can use the 250w, if you want sps on the bottom then 400w.
     
    reef_guru, Mar 25, 2008
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    The depth is not the problem a 175 would drive that depth , But at 48 inches long then you will have to use 2 fixture and or bulbs 1 fisture for every 24 inches of tank length
     
    Tangster, Mar 25, 2008
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