corallover23
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how do you base the wattage per gallon ? for corals? i know there are different corals that require more than others but what is the best way to do this?
watts per gallon?
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wangotango
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That rule is obsolete as it just isn't accurate anymore. There is a big difference between 96w of PC and 96w of T5.
What you have to do is take into account what you want to keep, and how deep your tank is.
-Justin
What you have to do is take into account what you want to keep, and how deep your tank is.
-Justin
mr_x
Active Member
i agree. and to even confuse you more, some bulbs put out more useable light, or "PAR" than others. one of my 250 watt ballasts went bad so i had to send it in for warranty.
i replaced it temporarily with a 400 watt ballast and bulb, which is actually less powerful, according to my corals.
i replaced it temporarily with a 400 watt ballast and bulb, which is actually less powerful, according to my corals.
corallover23
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Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2568451
i agree. and to even confuse you more, some bulbs put out more useable light, or "PAR" than others. one of my 250 watt ballasts went bad so i had to send it in for warranty.
i replaced it temporarily with a 400 watt ballast and bulb, which is actually less powerful, according to my corals.
ok then mr x i have 2 40 gals wooohoooooo drilled , im using egg crate on the top so nothing gets out, what lights would you buy on a budget?
girlfrind says im spending way tooo much money lol
http:///forum/post/2568451
i agree. and to even confuse you more, some bulbs put out more useable light, or "PAR" than others. one of my 250 watt ballasts went bad so i had to send it in for warranty.
i replaced it temporarily with a 400 watt ballast and bulb, which is actually less powerful, according to my corals.
ok then mr x i have 2 40 gals wooohoooooo drilled , im using egg crate on the top so nothing gets out, what lights would you buy on a budget?
sk8shorty01
Active Member
what kind of corals are you planning on keeping here?
How deep is the tank?
what would be considered a buy on a budget, do you have an amount you are looking to stay under?
How deep is the tank?
what would be considered a buy on a budget, do you have an amount you are looking to stay under?
corallover23
Member
Originally Posted by sk8shorty01
http:///forum/post/2568506
what kind of corals are you planning on keeping here?
How deep is the tank?
what would be considered a buy on a budget, do you have an amount you are looking to stay under?
i want enough light that i could keep any coral, i want to stay inder 600 for both tank lights. they are (40 gallon breeder tanks) my tape measure is lost,
http:///forum/post/2568506
what kind of corals are you planning on keeping here?
How deep is the tank?
what would be considered a buy on a budget, do you have an amount you are looking to stay under?
i want enough light that i could keep any coral, i want to stay inder 600 for both tank lights. they are (40 gallon breeder tanks) my tape measure is lost,
sk8shorty01
Active Member
Well I would look into T-5 lighting, as they stay much cooler and should be able to put out enough light for you to house anything in your tank. The price range you specify is possible but it all depends on the length of the tank, as the longer units are more expensive. You can get a 48" T-5 light around me (FL) for about $350 so I assume that because the tank is shorter than 48" you should be fine.
