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04-19-2006, 04:35 PM
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250w isn't overkill at all. Look into a HQI ballast even to run the SE bulb.
If you are doing a fuge, why not a sump with a skimmer? If you plan to upgrade the tank in relatively short order this is probably a good idea so you dont have to buy another skimmer, but if you are keeping the tank a year+, might want to get a little skimmer. 
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04-21-2006, 03:09 AM
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Christy: Thanks for the warm welcome!!! Yes, I know the Hagen's suck, I'm replacing them soon with Salifert. Might get a pH pen too.
niloc: Sometimes funds just don't support a ton of live rock. I'll buy the best quality live stuff to make sure I get a good array of life.  seashells: Thanks for the welcome, and for the mandarin tip!!!  Seahorse Fanatic: Yes, I have heard this, and I'm not sure if I'll "take the risk" or not. But they are SO purty! msteele: Thanks! I'll try out 30 or 35 lbs to start off, and go from there. ReefGeek: On a softy/LPS tank it will definitely be overkill...heat issues mainly. Last edited by Myka; 04-26-2011 at 01:45 AM.
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04-21-2006, 02:57 PM
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If you're thinking of upgrading already, you probably should! Better to setup the system you really want the first time, and save some $$$.
I dont mean a 250w SE bulb in a DE socket (because this is not possible). I mean a 250w SE bulb in a mogul socket being overdriven by a HQI ballast. Just an option, my preference is actually the good old heavy, magnetic pulse start ballasts. Heat issues can be dealt with, a 250w over a 33g tank is definately possible. It depends on if you hang the fixture, or enclose it over the tank, and fans can be used to help as well.
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