MH ? on 75g

sailfin

sailfin

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I am setting up another reef tank. A 75 g with dimensions of 48Wx18Hx20D. I was thinking about getting a dual 175 Watt 10K MH setup plus an 18" 96 Watt power quad Coralife PC to supplement. What is everyone's thoughts?
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neowind

neowind

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I think its a pretty good setup. The MH will cover about 2 feet of the tank and then the PC will most likely take up the rest. If you have the money go for dual mh 175's.
 
sailfin

sailfin

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O.K. thanks for the replies thus far. I definetly will go with the dual setup. I think the setup I am looking at comes with a "mogul" base. Is that common? Is that something I would want? I know these will get opinionated answers, but I would like to know what the majority thinks. Thanks everyone.
 
jedininja

jedininja

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The mogul is what you screw the bulb into. I run a dual 175 on my 75 gallon. But i run mostly softies, so it works out well. If you are going for acros then go 250, if not 175 is perfect.
 
sailfin

sailfin

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Originally posted by jugger
yeah go with the dual 250s and for more light and PAR get the DEs...
I know what par is I get that in golf quite often, if anybody is up for a round let me know, but what the heck are DEs...????
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sailfin

sailfin

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Originally posted by jedininja
The mogul is what you screw the bulb into. I run a dual 175 on my 75 gallon. But i run mostly softies, so it works out well. If you are going for acros then go 250, if not 175 is perfect.
I guess I should have been more clear. I know what it is, but there are different versions of the "thing you screw your bulb into." e.g. double ended halides.
 
attml

attml

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I Third the 250s DE = Double Ended bulbs They are twice as bright as standard mogul style MH bulbs and they last longer! Very nice!
 
jugger

jugger

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Originally posted by attml
I Third the 250s DE = Double Ended bulbs They are twice as bright as standard mogul style MH bulbs and they last longer! Very nice!
yes sir....thats what i ment...sorry for any confusion
 
sailfin

sailfin

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I can't seem to find any double ended retro kits. Does anybody have a clue where to find them at. I don't have a good lfs that carries such items. I don't want him to order it and me not know what I will get. Please help.:D
 
sailfin

sailfin

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Do you have to be part of a "click" to get some help around here? How can I get started with no responses?
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jugger

jugger

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Originally posted by sailfin
Do you have to be part of a "click" to get some help around here? How can I get started with no responses?
:confused:
iv never noticed any "click"
 
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spsaddict

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sailfin, i just saw this post email me reefman9@hotmail.com
ill give you some lighting links :) and i know a few individuals personally who sell lights and stuff
 
sailfin

sailfin

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Originally posted by spsaddict
sailfin, i just saw this post email me reefman9@hotmail.com
ill give you some lighting links :) and i know a few individuals personally who sell lights and stuff
Cool...Thanks...I'll have to do that after work. As soon as I get home I'll e-mail you. Thanks again for the offer it was what I was looking for....
:yes:
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spsaddict

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your welcome, and btw one of my "guys" lives in tennesse
 
sailfin

sailfin

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Just discovered something about DE bulbs....they offer no UV protection
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I am going with an open top and retro fit. I cannot have DE bulbs. I guess I will go with the mogul base.
 
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spsaddict

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deff go with 250 at least... especially if your not going de
 
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shouse

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You should be fine with dual 175w bulbs. If you have the desire for 250w fine but no need IMO. 175w can light down to 2 feet. I have a site full of MH questions and answers. If interested email me. Peteopp@hotmail.com
HTH
 
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