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Old 07-03-2008, 07:14 PM   #1
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I Have A 20 Gallon Tank With Some Xenias And A Pair Of Misbar Clowns.i Currently Have 1 65 Watt 50/50 Pc I Want To Upgrade To A 250 Watt 15000k With 2-65watt 03 Actinics.i Want To Keep A Real Reef Including A Clam.would Soft Corals Do Well Under This Light?
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250 w is a bit over the top for a 20g. i would just use 150 or 175
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250w is alot, you going with a 20L, 20H or 20XH? with that much light your gonna have to invest in a chiller and possible ATO. I would just do the 150w MH and the softies should be fine.
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250 is gonna burn most of your corals in that size tank I would stick with 150 or go with t5's
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I agree to the above post, 250w is over kill for that size tank. Save your money and go with 150 or 175w.
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Old 07-04-2008, 09:24 AM   #6
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What Do You Guys Think About 2 65 Watt Pc.1 Actinic 03 And 1 10000k.
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dont think the pc will be enough for a clam though, a 150w mh wouldnt be bad
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Old 07-04-2008, 12:29 PM   #8
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If I Use A 20000k 150 Watt Mh Bulb Would I Need 2 65 Watt Actinic Bulbs Or Would 1 Work.i Was Told That 20000k Is More In The Blue Spectrum.thanks Guys.
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Get a 14k 150W bulb and you'll be fine. You won't need any additional supplementation from the PC's.
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".i Want To Keep A Real Reef "

If that is really what you want then get a bigger tank.
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