400w MH lights
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yupi1982
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Originally Posted by emm0909
I have a 400 watt MH bulb and ballast. Could I put that over a 30 gallon or would that be too much? There were three of them on a 30 inch deep tank.
:scared: :scared: :scared:
I am urrently buying 4 x 400W MH for a 500 G allon Tank
but a 400 for a 30.............................you got to be kidding me dude!!!
IMPOSIBLE......you want to toste those fishes!!!
you wont have corals but ashes instead!!!
+ you will need a chiler ..the cons far more than the Pros ...FORGERIT!!
I have a 400 watt MH bulb and ballast. Could I put that over a 30 gallon or would that be too much? There were three of them on a 30 inch deep tank.
:scared: :scared: :scared:
but a 400 for a 30.............................you got to be kidding me dude!!!
IMPOSIBLE......you want to toste those fishes!!!
you wont have corals but ashes instead!!!
+ you will need a chiler ..the cons far more than the Pros ...FORGERIT!!
reefstar22
Member
I have 2 400 watts on my tall 125 for SPS. using a 400 on a 30 gallon is like shooting a horse with a missle.
reefstar22
Member
get a 150watt...that might even be to much... but thats as high as I would go...if you want to run a tank like a big boy....buy a big one like us!
oceana
Active Member
the problem here would be the heat not the amount of light. matter a fact if you make this a sps tank they would be VERY happy with you. get a nice chiller and set the light high enough you could do it.
with that said if it was mine i would run a 250. if i already had the 400 i would use it if i had a good enough chiller. even with a 250 you would need a chiller.
are you running a sump? if not i would forget about the MH all together until you get a more advanced system
with that said if it was mine i would run a 250. if i already had the 400 i would use it if i had a good enough chiller. even with a 250 you would need a chiller.
are you running a sump? if not i would forget about the MH all together until you get a more advanced system
reefstar22
Member
Originally Posted by yupi1982
hahahahahahaha HILARIOUS BRO
HAHAHAHAHA
i am buying two 400 for my 125 as well...i am buying XM 14K Pulse start PFO ballast WITH lumenaric iii REFLECTORSS...what ballast do you use REEFSTAR22 , what bland bulb and guess you are using 20k right :thinking:
and how much you pay in electricity a month ?
I run a hamilton lighting system.
Here is a picture
I run at 20k on all of my bulbs.
4, 55 watt PC's
2, 400 watt MH's
The lighting system cost me $500 used. Brand new price is over $3000 with everything.
I looooooved talking people done on used stuff!
(It was only 1 year old when i got it) works like new ..been using it for 2 years now... NEVER had a problem..and the light is amazing.
also i took these pictures for you, you owe me a frag
Also my electric bill for my house which is 2000 sq ft, with air on..computers...tvs...and a sea horse tank...is $235 a month.
Not bad.
hahahahahahaha HILARIOUS BRO
HAHAHAHAHA
i am buying two 400 for my 125 as well...i am buying XM 14K Pulse start PFO ballast WITH lumenaric iii REFLECTORSS...what ballast do you use REEFSTAR22 , what bland bulb and guess you are using 20k right :thinking:
and how much you pay in electricity a month ?
I run a hamilton lighting system.
Here is a picture
I run at 20k on all of my bulbs.
4, 55 watt PC's
2, 400 watt MH's
The lighting system cost me $500 used. Brand new price is over $3000 with everything.
I looooooved talking people done on used stuff!
also i took these pictures for you, you owe me a frag
Also my electric bill for my house which is 2000 sq ft, with air on..computers...tvs...and a sea horse tank...is $235 a month.
Not bad.
reefstar22
Member
Originally Posted by yupi1982
hahahahahahaha HILARIOUS BRO
HAHAHAHAHA
i am buying two 400 for my 125 as well...i am buying XM 14K Pulse start PFO ballast WITH lumenaric iii REFLECTORSS...what ballast do you use REEFSTAR22 , what bland bulb and guess you are using 20k right :thinking:
and how much you pay in electricity a month ?
also at this time im using XM bulbs...they are OUTSTANDING.
I've dropped my MH'S like 3 times (I moved..and i have butter fingers)...they dont break...im not suggesting you drop them to find out...but they are quality bulbs...
i highly suggest the 20k...the 14k/10k's ...i was not impressed with.
hahahahahahaha HILARIOUS BRO
HAHAHAHAHA
i am buying two 400 for my 125 as well...i am buying XM 14K Pulse start PFO ballast WITH lumenaric iii REFLECTORSS...what ballast do you use REEFSTAR22 , what bland bulb and guess you are using 20k right :thinking:
and how much you pay in electricity a month ?
also at this time im using XM bulbs...they are OUTSTANDING.
I've dropped my MH'S like 3 times (I moved..and i have butter fingers)...they dont break...im not suggesting you drop them to find out...but they are quality bulbs...
i highly suggest the 20k...the 14k/10k's ...i was not impressed with.
fishieness
Active Member
in no way is a 400 watt MH too much for a 30. but i wouldnt bother with it unless you were keeping sps and clams. depending on the natural heat of your house, you may not need a chiller. just use some fans, keep the halide up a little, and of course, as suggested, a sump will help. a 400 watt MH will actualy be GREAT. but if you jsut want lps, softies, and maybe half sps, a 250 would work well.
i have a 150 HQI over my 40 breeder, and am thinking of getting a 400, though i might settle for a 250
i have a 150 HQI over my 40 breeder, and am thinking of getting a 400, though i might settle for a 250
sharkbait9
Active Member
Originally Posted by Reefstar22
I have 2 400 watts on my tall 125 for SPS. using a 400 on a 30 gallon is like shooting a horse with a missle.
Thats the quote of the year.
To much light for that tank. steamed fish finger anyone
reefstar22
Member
Originally Posted by sharkbait9
:hilarious
Thats the quote of the year.
To much light for that tank. steamed fish finger anyone
That was pretty slick.
Thats the quote of the year.
To much light for that tank. steamed fish finger anyone
That was pretty slick.
yupi1982
Member
Originally Posted by Reefstar22
also at this time im using XM bulbs...they are OUTSTANDING.
I've dropped my MH'S like 3 times (I moved..and i have butter fingers)...they dont break...im not suggesting you drop them to find out...but they are quality bulbs...
i highly suggest the 20k...the 14k/10k's ...i was not impressed with.
AWESOME unit....Oceana ( Keith ) suggested me to use 400 and i am following this step ny step....oceana is the PRO here you know !!!
thanks for sharing your unit....i owe you a frag lol :hilarious
also at this time im using XM bulbs...they are OUTSTANDING.
I've dropped my MH'S like 3 times (I moved..and i have butter fingers)...they dont break...im not suggesting you drop them to find out...but they are quality bulbs...
i highly suggest the 20k...the 14k/10k's ...i was not impressed with.
AWESOME unit....Oceana ( Keith ) suggested me to use 400 and i am following this step ny step....oceana is the PRO here you know !!!
thanks for sharing your unit....i owe you a frag lol :hilarious
emm0909
Member
Thanks guys. I'm working on all other equipment and trying to get a good grasp on lights before I start dropping money into them. I have the 400's and thought I'd ask.
I've got another thread up on UV lights as well. I have some 32inch 96w UVs that I was wondering if that would be a little much for a 55. Or could I run two?
I've got another thread up on UV lights as well. I have some 32inch 96w UVs that I was wondering if that would be a little much for a 55. Or could I run two?
oceana
Active Member
Originally Posted by emm0909
Thanks guys. I'm working on all other equipment and trying to get a good grasp on lights before I start dropping money into them. I have the 400's and thought I'd ask.
I've got another thread up on UV lights as well. I have some 32inch 96w UVs that I was wondering if that would be a little much for a 55. Or could I run two?
the UV debate could go one forever. IMO i would not bother running them at all.
Thanks guys. I'm working on all other equipment and trying to get a good grasp on lights before I start dropping money into them. I have the 400's and thought I'd ask.
I've got another thread up on UV lights as well. I have some 32inch 96w UVs that I was wondering if that would be a little much for a 55. Or could I run two?
the UV debate could go one forever. IMO i would not bother running them at all.
fishygurl
Active Member
Well if you like hard boiled eggs(your toasted fish/inverts) and if you like a Ton of pepper(your ashes of your corals) on your eggs then ya the lighting would be perfect!
Sorry i couldn't resist!
Not sure if any one will get it though i am horrible at telling jokes but oh well.
Sorry i couldn't resist!
Not sure if any one will get it though i am horrible at telling jokes but oh well.