Pc lighting, no more MH for me

casey

casey

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My mom doeswn't think I should get mh lighting because in a couple of months I'm gonna ned that for a new car(grand prix). Right Now I have 2 55 wat pc bulbs and 4 55 wat atinic bulbs. Does anyone know if I can up the wattage on any of these bulbs. Whay will grow in my tank. Sorry, it is a 75 gal
 
saltyrich

saltyrich

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Relax. All things come to those who wait. You've got 330 watts of pc for a 75 gallon. There are lots of folks that don't have that much, so look on the bright side. You've got enough light to keep lots of things until you decide you can afford to upgrade. You'll probably be able to have mushrooms, most softies, and a lot of the lps corals.
 
hairtrigger

hairtrigger

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Yeah, I agree. As long as you keep the bulbs changed on time, you should be fine for most things. There is even one type of clam that works well under PC's. I dont know the name offhand. Anyone else wanna take that one? :D
 
broomer5

broomer5

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Casey
Depending on the manufacturer of the lighting ballast - you may be able to bump up to 65 watt pc bulbs.
You'll need to explore this option with the maker of the lighting system or ballast.
I had a Custom Sealife PC lighting hood - that had (4) 55 watt lamps when I bought it.
I was able to up these lamps to 64 watt each.
40 additional watts may not seem like a lot more light and may not make or break your tank, but every little bit helps IMO.
Especially if the 55 & 65 watt replacement bulbs are the same price.
Who's lights do you have - manufacturer ?
p.s. ( good luck with that Pontiac ! I drive a Grand Prix too )
W I D E R~I S~B E T T E R
 
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