mh lighting question and heat issue question

8x8nhl

8x8nhl

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hey guys if the temp in my house is usually around 75 degrease and i ran this metal halaide set up( details beloe 2x150 watt mh with 2x95 wat vho) would i have a heat issue?
my canopy is a 12 inch high rectangle and both long sides are completly enclosed but i have two large venelation shafts on the short sides with two small fans blowing on each side... would i hav a heat issue? also what could i keep and what can i not keep and i forgot to mention this is a 75 gal tank.
aluminum retro kit with German polished reflective materials.. Comes with UV shield over the bulb. 150w HQI metal halide bulbs at each end and two VHO bulbs on each side. No switches. Two cords. Switches are optional if needed at $5.00 extra each. B
 
happyvac

happyvac

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I don't think heat should be a problem, 75g, 12" elevation, fans...not bad.
I know you could keep Softies and Shrooms. LPS and SPS...perhaps if you kept 'em up high.
 
jakebtc

jakebtc

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shouldnt be a problem most people w/ 75's that have halide have the same setup only thing is u may want to upgrade the fans to a bigger cfm if necessary but if they both like 30 or 40 cfm it'll be sweet
 
8x8nhl

8x8nhl

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what do you think this mh setub would allow me to keep? i also found this: for 369$This item is brand new in box
With Bulbs of your choice included
Comes with bulb of your choice - 10k, 13k, 14k or 20k - Please specify the color bulb you would like in your payment or you will be shipped bulb color of our choice.
Hanging Hardware Included so you can attractively hang unit from ceiling or wall.
UV shield is placed over metal halide bulb to protect aquarium from harmful UV rays. Also protects unit from splash.
5 year warranty Ballast is included.
and a full 1 year warranty on the fixture included.
Unit is plug and play ready to go upon arrival!! That easy
MADE IN THE UNITED STATES - powered by Advanced Ballast
UL Approved
Moonlights can be added for an additional $29.99
Unit has 1 - 4'' fan built in
what do you think is better this or the one i have up tip?
 
jakebtc

jakebtc

Member
personally i would go getro fit if u have a canopy because thats what its made for and retro is cheaper usually and less heat build up and easier to get to usually also "bulb replacing"
 
8x8nhl

8x8nhl

Member
the retro fit setup comes with the folowing: 2x150watt mh's and 2x96 watt vho's.do you think i can keep clams and sps with these lights?
 
fishy7

fishy7

Active Member
8x8
Just to give you an idea....
I run mh and pc's on my tank.
If the house stays 75 or below my tank has 0 heat issues.
If the house goes to 76 then my tank will go from 80 to 81 at the end of the light cycle
If the house goes to 77, then it goes from 80 to 81 in the middle of the light cycle.
If the house goes to 78 then it goes from 80-81 in the middle and then to 82 at the end of the cycle.
The house have never been above 78 but I know what will happen...

I have learned that getting your temp consistant is a game. Proper venting, water movement and fans are the key.
I have glass lids. Removing them will help.
Find that exact temp where your tank will change and work with it. Mine is 76.
Good luck.
 
reefraff

reefraff

Active Member
You should be able to get around the heat issues with a couple of fans blowing in. Just have them mounted low so some of the air blows across the water and make a couple of vents up high so the hot air will be pushed out. With 150's mounted that high up you should be OK with moderate light SPS up high in the tank.
If you can swing it invest in reefoptix pendants or PFO mini pendants. The reflector makes a big difference in how much light makes it into the tank. Another option would be to step up to 250 watt halides and use 14K lamps. you don't need to run actinics with the good 14K lamps so you really aren't creating any more heat than running 150's with VHO's.
 
1sickhb

1sickhb

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no you should not have a promble sounds goood to me try getting bigger fans to keep it down in the summer
 
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