150 watt MH too much for 12gal?

mr.clownfish

Active Member
hey guys, im going to go pick up my new 150 watt MH clip on light from my LFS today, and i didnt research before i bought it... is 150watts too much for my 12 gal nano? i want to start growing SPS corals... i finally decided to go top less with my nano cube and thought i should go with MHs. the only thing im worried about is my tank heating up too much. any thoughts?
Michael
 

btldreef

Moderator
I just replied to your other thread (I think).
I have a 150watt over my 14G and it's fine. I use it as a frag tank a lot of the time. Just be careful of temperature and watch your corals for any signs of bleaching due to the lighting.
 

mr.clownfish

Active Member
hey guys thanks for the reply!
I just set it up and im in love with it <333
this is my first time with MHs... it kinda smells like its burning, is this normal?
 
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