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12-30-2005, 12:40 AM
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Sounds like a plan guys! I think 250 will be the way to go. (and then when I upgrade to a bigger tank - as much as I would like to deny already thinking ahead to a bigger tank- it will still be a good light) Any suggestions on lighting in a 250W I don't think I will be running any actinics so I was thinking a 20,000K bulb or is it better to go a little lower?
Thanks again for any help and advice! Greg Last edited by digital-audiophile; 12-30-2005 at 01:33 AM. 
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12-30-2005, 01:00 AM
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My tank is 25" by 36" and I am running a 250 14K no supplemental lighting when it is on. I am thinking of buying another, one 250 14k is not enough. Have you thought about a 400 Watt
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12-30-2005, 01:34 AM
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LOL! 400 watts? I would have to top off a couple gallons of water a day with that intensity!
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12-30-2005, 04:56 AM
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I'm going to have 2x250 on mine soon LOL
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12-30-2005, 05:38 PM
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12-30-2005, 05:44 PM
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12-31-2005, 01:10 AM
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I am going to echo and disagree with some here at 24" deep a normal 250 is not enuf for high light corals unless they are all in the top 1/2 of the tank. a good guide line is 18" 250 watt, 24" 250 HQI or 400 watt. I would recomend the 250 watt HQI over the 400 watt and I would also sugest you get normal 250 watt single ended bulbs and only the HQI ballast.
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12-31-2005, 02:25 AM
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I think the 250 HQI 14k will be the best choice based on what you guys are saying. Any SPS that I will do will be up towards the top of the tank, I want to save to lower half for LPS and softies that are a little better out of the bright light. The only big light consumers that will be near the bottom will be any clams that I might add.. but I will run any clam purchase though the "experts" to make sure that my conditions are right for them.
Thanks again... and any further advice is welcomed! Greg
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