metal halide for 72 bow

[extrm79]

hi
do you guys know if 2x 175 watt halide (hamilton) and 2x actinics
is enought for a 72 gal. for soft and hard corals

thanks al

 

[herman]

Yes it will suffice.

 

[inline6]

Yes

 

[extrm79]

ok
thanks guys

 

[prattreef]

Yes it will and I would seriously look into the Iwasaki 175 W 15K lamp----very high PAR. Randy

 

[autoponicz]

hi guys ...sorry to hijack the thread.....but ita about a metal halide for a 46 bow.....i seen some pretty cheap Mh in aquatraders.....both that im looking at is 36" with one 175w MH and 2 actinics
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=277
or
2 175w MH and 2 actinics
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=272
would 1 175w Mh be enough?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

The general consensus is to stay away from aquatraders (odyssea) Lights, they have a tendency to catch fire.

 

[autoponicz]

really...thats scary...... i been using a 36" power compact light from odyssea for over six months now......this is the first time i hear it catches on fire.....but ill be more aware now.!
also any recommendations on a Mh for a 46 bow?.....

 

[mott768]

Only the Odyssea MH ballast had the problem not the PC's, they would smoke real bad...not catch fire. I wouldn't buy anything from Aquatraders their customer service is horrable if you are one of the lucky ones to have the light arrive in one piece and later on have a problem with the light good luck getting it taken care of without having to give them more money. Also bulbs are not covered under their shipping insurance which is a lie, if they packed the lights right UPS wouldn't have a problem paying a claim. Nothing is free....

As far as your 46 bow, I was going to put MH on mine but decied to go with a Tek T5HO fixture. I have seen the center brace melt from a single MH over the center, it happened to my 65 gal tank and the bulb was 8" above it. I like T5's better on my 46 less heat, I keep SPS, LPS and softies under the T5's. If you want MH's I'd recommend going with 2 bulbs so it's not over the brace.

 

[DevIouS]

I had a single 250 watt MH over my 46 BF & never had a problem with the centerbrace, except for a slight shadow.
No melting issues.
I now have a single 250 watt MH w/ a Lumenarc reflector over my 65 & have no problems with the centerbrace as well.


I would stay far away from the Odyssea brand lighting.
You get what you pay for.

 

[mott768]

Here ya go, this is from a 175 watt mogel 8" above. I now use the tank as a freshwater. Oh yeah and I also hated the shadow it cast IMO. If you use MH go with 2 you won't get the shadow.

 

[DevIouS]

Wow......that sucks for you.

Did you have fans blowing across?

 

[thepudge]

i have a 250watt MH (aquatinics) right over my center brace on my 46 bow -- no melting at all. However, I hate the shadow. I hate it SO much.

 

[mott768]

Wow......that sucks for you.

Did you have fans blowing across?

it sure did, I had a fan drawing air out, someone told me it's not good to have a fan blow across the bulb.