46 gallon Mafia...hahahaha

dueces

dueces

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What do other 46g bow front people have for lights over there reef tank? I am looking for either PC, VHO or HQI's fixtures?
I need new lights and can't make up my mind.
 
fedukeford

fedukeford

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i dont have a 46 gallon, but IMO 2x175 watt 10,000 K halides, and 2 VHO or PC actinics would look nice, and be good enough for all coral and clams
 
jswan10

jswan10

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i have a 46bow with 36'' nova extreme 4x39w T5 ((2)460nm, (1)420nm, (1)10k daylight) and a 24'' Current 2x65w PC (Dual actinic, and dual smartpaq 1 tube 460nm and other is 10k) my tank looks great under that. all corals doing great and open better then ever under the T5's. Halides i believe would be to much for that tank and cause serious heat issues.
 
aidden

aidden

New Member
I have the coralife aqualight pro 36" unit, it has 2-65wt cf, 1-150wt mh, and 2-1wt led moonlight. i suspended form the ceiling. I still need more lr.

 
topfins-mj

topfins-mj

Member
We've got the same light set up as Aiiden. Except it's not suspended from the ceiling so it sticks out a bit on the tank. I think it's sufficient.
 
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scoobs

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i wonder if that support in the 46 gallon tanks are really needed
 
drew2005

drew2005

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Originally Posted by Scoobs
i wonder if that support in the 46 gallon tanks are really needed
Yes they are needed. I would not cut it off. Although there is a thread where someone cut the brace and replaced it with a clear piece of acrylic.
 
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scoobs

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Thats my 46g bow.. If you wonder why the sand looks odd thats flat worms..
btw thats 4X96(384)w PC lights and it makes 8.34w per gallon.
thinking about putting a retro fit MH in.. but at the sametime I wonder if that would be over kill.
 
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