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Old 09-19-2005, 02:56 AM
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I would like to put a pendant light over my corner tank. I don't want it to be any larger than is necessary to grow some soft corals, zoos, and basically bring the rock to life. I am concerned about the excess heat and energy of metal halides and have never used them. What are my options?
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Old 09-19-2005, 03:06 AM
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What size is your corner tank?

How tall is it?
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Old 09-19-2005, 03:56 PM
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I have my halides six to ten inches above the tank and have no heat problems, they are 175W. If you could have a small fan blowing across the top of the tank, the heat will be even less of a problem.
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92gal, 24" depth

Is there anything I can use in a pendant besides a halide which will give me sufficient light? What is the smallest halide available?

I have only used NO tubes before and wasn't completely dissatisfied, so I'm not looking for a sun hovering above the tank, nor the electric bill associated with one.
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I've seen great things done with a single 175W bulb on a 24" tank for the type of livestock you want to keep.
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Maybe do a comparison between a small 150w DE & 175w Mogul type pendants to see if the 150w is good for your situation. Usually, I think the recommendation is for 250w at 24" & deeper but if you're just keeping relatively low light corals, you can go with the smaller wattages.

Personally, I prefer the 150w.

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Old 09-19-2005, 06:22 PM
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I don't know how long the tank is across the front, but if it is no longer than 36" it should be fine with a 175W halide. I have done 30" rectangular tanks with a single 175W halide, so if it is a corner even 36" across the front would be fine. There are 70W halides, but with the tank being 24" deep you would pobably be pushing it.
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K, thanks. Now I'm looking for a bell pendant. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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I would stay away from the Bell pendants, as the light output is poor. That is because the bulb is mounted vertically, and the reflection is poor. The light is also directed downward in a very tight pattern, which is not good for your purpose. You might check some other posts for MH lights for sale.
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ROIII Pendant isn't too large, and give great output.

The Aqua-Medic ocean light looks great and is pretty slim.
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