reef star 400 watt HQI light

[firefish9]

I am interested in purchesing that light model in the dry goods section. As far as metal halides this is pretty cheap right? Is there something more I would need to buy for this (ie... chiller or fan etc...)? This would be adaquate for almost any coral I plan on putting in my 70 gallon correct?
Thanx in advance

 

[joncat24]

I would say that 250 watt would be plenty. The 400's are mainly used on deeper tanks. With a 400 you would run into heating problems.

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by joncat24
I would say that 250 watt would be plenty. The 400's are mainly used on deeper tanks. With a 400 you would run into heating problems.
I agree.

 

[coral keeper]

Why is it so cheap tho? Is it missing some thing?

 

[firefish9]

well my tank almost 2 ft tall and I figured that the more light the better

 

[firefish9]

bump

 

[scotty37]

This site has had spectacular prices on those for quite a while. You will struggle to find them elsewhere shipped under 350, and those prices on here include shipping. Im ordering those when I am ready.

 

[scotty37]

for 2 feet, 250w is plenty

 

[scotty37]

what are your tank dimensions that you are 2 foot deep and only have a 70 gallon tank?

 

[scotty37]

I would say a 400W MH on a 70 gallon tank is for barbeque purposes

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by scotty37
I would say a 400W MH on a 70 gallon tank is for barbeque purposes

 

[thangbom]

maybe he plans to hang them like 14'' high so he can just use 1 mh and not 2.... but.. a 400 on anything less then 24'' is kinda killer.... ( and yes... i do run a 400 se on a tank that is only 24'' tall )
YzGyz...

 

[nu2salt]

i saw a guy on one of the other boards that runs a 400w on a 20l prop tank.