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Old 02-08-2004, 11:17 PM
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Default Re: MH lights per foot

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Originally Posted by IslandReefer
Just to explore the number of MH lights per foot of tank. Does anyone (Steve?) think 2x DE HQI (eg 250W in 24 or 30in water)with parallel reflectors could cover 6ft. With some FLO actinic suppliment?
Think the ends would be dark?
just 2 cents
no, DE's are good for 2x2 max, if you were using SE you could streach it out but not with DE's.


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