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supod 36" 2x150w metal hailde....anyone has one?

autoponicz

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wassup.....i was thinking of getting the sunpod 36" 2 150w MH fixture....i was wondering if anyone has one and how does it perform?pics would be great....and would the 14k bulbs have enough blue in it without extra actinic bulbs? its going to be for my 46 bow and i plan on having some sps and zoos....thanks in advance
 
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tank looks good fritz..i like your aquascaping....is the darker pics moon lights?(if it is ..they are some bright moonlights).....my girl is getting me a new fixture for my 46 bow....and im really thinking of getting the sunpod....i would like a fixture with actinics too....but dam they are way too expensive....from the looks of fritz tank......i think im going with the sunpod for sure.....and i guess i dont need actinic with the 14k bulbs...im also planning to get the tank drilled with a glass overflow....
 
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ok...i am gonna start a new 50 breeder......its 19" tall.....would the 36" 2x150w Mh gonna be too strong for a tank at that height?im planning on a mixed reef.....sps will be on top....but im afraid its too much.....thanks for any help
 
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It doesn't matter how deep it is total if you're concerned about the top. The depth only matters in terms of what you want to keep at the bottom. 4 inches below the water is 4 inches below the water in any tank. The only downside of the sunpod is the short legs. You wont have a problem if you hang the light about 10 inches or so above the tank. At the height the legs keep it at you don't get a good spread until about a 6 inch depth.
 
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another question is.....if the light is on the legs...im afraid the light would be too much for the top corals....so im guessing i cant put anything on the top because they will melt?.....with that said....if i got a sls tek light with t-5 ho bulbs.....should i get 4 bulb or 6 bulb?....6 bulbs would bring the wattage out to 234 watts....bare with me guys....i dont have much experience with lighting and i just want to make a smart purchase
 
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before i had the sunpod 150 halide, i had the 130 pc from the same company nice light but not halide. do not make the same mistake many of use do here start with good light
 
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The sunpod comes with 14k lights which really don't need actinic supplementation from T5s or anything else. I think the lack of replies comes from questions being asked that have been answered already, in this thread!
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haha...sorry fritz.....just cant decide....wish there was a place where i can see the lights in person....that would definetly justify my decision.
fritz...got any pics of the upper half of the tank..mainly with the sunpods in action?
 
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