Any of these MH's look ok to use?

SaltWaterN00b · 09-30-2008, 08:50 PM

Not really sure, need opinions

http://cgi.ebay.com/Coralife-150-wat...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/175-Watt-Aquariu...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/PFO-HQI-150-Watt...3286.m20.l1116

**KathyC** · 09-30-2008, 09:05 PM

Earlier you'd posted asking about a 250W MH for your tank. These are all 150/175w, did you change your mind?

IMO I'd avoid any no-name brand light.
Many folks with 24" deep tanks use 250W MH's. What type of corals do you plan to keep?

You can also post a 'Want to Buy' thread here and see if anyone has a used pendant for your tank.

SaltWaterN00b · 09-30-2008, 11:33 PM

One of the guys at aquatic express said I would be fine with a 150. I want to get a light that I dont have to question if I have enough light for a coral or if I ever dip into clam keeping. I was told 150w should be enough.

masterswimmer · 10-01-2008, 12:31 AM

Knowing a little about your intentions helps a lot. I have to agree with Kathy. A 24" deep tank would do best with a 250w MH bulb. Remember, you're going to position the light about 9"-12" above the water. If you have a 3" sandbed, your light will now be 30"-33" above the sandbed. Any coral on the sand that requires light (clam as well) most likely won't be sufficient.

Russ

SaltWaterN00b · 10-01-2008, 08:20 AM

Ok I got it so i'll go with a 250w. Thanks for the help

Aquatic Express · 10-02-2008, 12:15 AM

I probably spoke with matt. Just curious but what size tank were you going to put the MH on?

SaltWaterN00b · 10-02-2008, 08:17 AM

35 hex.

Aquatic Express · 10-02-2008, 08:27 AM

150 should be fine IMO

SaltWaterN00b · 10-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Yea thats what you guys told when I was in there a few days ago, I already made arrangements to pick up a 250 pendant over the weekend, more light cant hurt

Alex · 10-02-2008, 11:28 AM

more light can't hurt, but it can sure heat the water faster. I agree with aquatic express on the 150watt.
be advised that there are many corals that can be kept with these lights. for those corals that need more light simply place them on a higher rock in the tank.

09-30-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	Any of these MH's look ok to use? Not really sure, need opinions http://cgi.ebay.com/Coralife-150-wat...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/175-Watt-Aquariu...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/PFO-HQI-150-Watt...3286.m20.l1116 __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

09-30-2008, 11:33 PM	#3
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	One of the guys at aquatic express said I would be fine with a 150. I want to get a light that I dont have to question if I have enough light for a coral or if I ever dip into clam keeping. I was told 150w should be enough. __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

10-01-2008, 08:20 AM	#5
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	Ok I got it so i'll go with a 250w. Thanks for the help __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

10-02-2008, 08:17 AM	#7
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	35 hex. __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

10-02-2008, 08:27 AM	#8
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10-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#9
SaltWaterN00b \/\/h47 @ n00b !!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ridgewood, Queens Posts: 599 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	Yea thats what you guys told when I was in there a few days ago, I already made arrangements to pick up a 250 pendant over the weekend, more light cant hurt __________________ Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes - the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing that you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things.

10-02-2008, 11:28 AM	#10
Alex Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: staten island Posts: 427 Reefer Ratings: (8) Friends: (6)	more light can't hurt, but it can sure heat the water faster. I agree with aquatic express on the 150watt. be advised that there are many corals that can be kept with these lights. for those corals that need more light simply place them on a higher rock in the tank.

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