upsyours225
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was thinking about put a single 175watt 10000 or 12000K metal halide on it
what do you think.
what do you think.
Lighting on 12gal
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jacksonpt
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IMO, that would be overkill (~14.5w per gallon). I have 54w over my 12g and I should be able keep most softies/LPS.
Even if you wanted to go SPS, that's a ton of light. I would think somethign closer to 100w would be plenty. Perhaps a 70w halide (10k) and two 27w actinic PCs.
Even if you wanted to go SPS, that's a ton of light. I would think somethign closer to 100w would be plenty. Perhaps a 70w halide (10k) and two 27w actinic PCs.
fedukeford
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with a 175 watt MH most of the coral would get burned, and you'd have issues with overheating. a 70 watter would be a lot better