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Old 06-26-2015, 01:22 AM
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So I'm currently thinking about switching from T5 over to halides. Was wondering peoples opinions on how many I should run over a 6ft tank. is 2 enough? Is 3 to much? Input would be appreciated.
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3 for sure. Each will cover a 2x2 area with good reflectors.
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What bulbs will you run? I'd been considering it myself but actually bailed due to the Phoenix no longer being made.
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400w. Radiums. Oh ya!
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400w. Radiums. Oh ya!
My planned (re)commitment option was 250 DE lol. So close!
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My planned (re)commitment option was 250 DE lol. So close!
Oh hey, DE 250w are great, I know a girl locally that runs them. Another woman up Island too. Pets and Ponds may have some Phoenix left in stock, you could buy them all.
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I just bought 2 phoenix 250w bulbs from pets and ponds this week. Only place online in Canada that I have seen them still instock.
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Nice choice on going halides! I've run two lamps spaced equally over the tank and right now I'm only running one in a Hamilton Bali sun pendant right now. Using 400w plusrite 20k lamp which actually colours up to 14k halide. Very crisp white blue colour, bulbs can be ordered online
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