We have a 120g that is 48wide 24deep and 24wide. The question is... I just bought a Hamilton 2x 175 retrofit for $100. Is that a good deal and will that be enough to run corals in the tank?
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Not a bad deal on the lighting.....As far as the 175's on a 24" deep tank your pushing them.....They can work, but your more light demanding corals would have to be kept middle to top of tank......Key will be coral placement......
Yea that's kinda what I was thinking. Ill probably upgrade in the future I'm sure but for a $100 I thought that it was a good deal...
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