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View Poll Results: Which MH system for a 180 gallon FOWLR tank
3x250 MH (10,000) 2x150 (20,000) 18 24.66%
3x250 MH (10,000) Four 96 watt True Actinic 03 Blue square-pin compact fluores 55 75.34%
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Old 12-17-2006, 01:20 AM
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I'd vote aquamedic as well.

Not sure quite how much light you are looking for, but you dont quite need a high intensity light in your tank if you just have the fish and rock. You could do something like 2 x 250 W Halides and then play around with accent lighting for the fish's colouration. If you were going for a dimmer look you could even do just 3x 150W halides, or, use VHO's or a few HO T5's. Just a heads up!

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Old 12-29-2006, 12:55 AM
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These are two very different unit: AquaMedic has all MH bulbs and the Aqualight has MH/PC/Moonlights. I think it really comes down to what you want from your lighting.
Several things that I can see right at this moment is if you like atinic supplementing before and after your primary lighting period, you will need to buy additional lighting if you go with the Aquamedic. The same goes if you want moonlight as well.
Whereas the Aqualight seems to have the all in one package.

Also 5 MH bulbs on a 180g is mighty bright and some of your LPS/softies/SPS (brains) may not appreciate the intensity.

If YOU want an all-in-one package with MH/Atinic/Moonlight, the Aqualight is your only choice.
Othewise if you only want MH, Aquamedic is the preferred choice.
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