Woo Hooo New Tank Is Here....Need Lighting Help

jgoldsney · #1 02-23-2006, 03:38 PM

Well I also have a question on lighting but I figured that nothin gets attention like a new tank

What I am wondering is if 2 400W MH will be too much light.....I was going to use 2 bat wing style reflectors and try and space the lights as much as possible but I don't want to cook my tank.

TheReefGeek · #2 02-23-2006, 03:46 PM

What are your tank dimensions? Looks pretty tall, 400w would be the way to go if it is 24"+, depending on dimensions.

You can install fans and vents in your hood to keep the temp down. And if you will be running a sump, you can put a fan over it for further cooling as well.

jgoldsney · #3 02-23-2006, 03:55 PM

It was supposed to be 30" deep but the actual water deapth is more like 27"

It is a 35" radius tank (it is supposed to be 150 gal)

mr_alberta · #4 02-23-2006, 03:56 PM

I think 2-400W would be just fine...or ask Dez...he had 2 - 400W bulbs on his 46G bow

TheReefGeek · #5 02-23-2006, 03:58 PM

I agree, I would do dual 400w on that baby then

DanG · #6 02-23-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_alberta

I think 2-400W would be just fine...or ask Dez...he had 2 - 400W bulbs on his 46G bow

Damn! How big of a chiller would you need to keep that from boiling?