20K 150Watt HQI on 10gallon

[alienzx]

Is this a good idea? I can get a decent deal on a ballast, but wasn't sure if it was too much for a 10gallon to handle.

Right now I just have a few softies / shrooms but was thinking of adding some more advanced corals.

Thoughts?

 

[Anonymous]

Not at all. Just be sure you are able to dissipate the heat from it by using some well placed fans.

mario

 

[Anonymous]

I've got a 150w HQI on my 20 and it's rockin!

Go for it!

B

 

[Unarce]

Just be sure you adjust the height accordingly. I put a 150W DE Phoenix 14K over my 10g shallow vat. I tested it with a couple of SPS frags, and burned them all. 12" was too close. 20K will be a bit more forgiving, though.

 

[alienzx]

Very cool, I am extremely tempted, will I see a huge difference as compared to my 96watt 50/50 PC? It's practically new, I'm a sucker for reef tech (lights, skimmers, etc)

Thanks for the replies ::]

 

[Jolieve]

Yeah, you'll see a huge difference, but be watchful for algae blooms when you put the new lights on.

J.