stupid question

guzzler · 05-10-2004, 12:21 AM

okay so is it possible to get a 250 watt bulb without a metal halide? i would be putting it over a 29 gallon and i dont really wanna buy a halide if i dont have to

***Reefland*** · 05-10-2004, 12:34 AM

No, the only 250w bulb is going to be a halide. It is difficult to come to an agreement with yourself that a metal halide is the way to go but trust me, it is. You can get fairly inexpensive VHO or PC kits for a tank but to me, spending the extra $100 - $150 in the beginning for a Metal Halide is worth it to provide the lighting to keep any coral you choose.

Scott Z.

guzzler · 05-10-2004, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefland

No, the only 250w bulb is going to be a halide. It is difficult to come to an agreement with yourself that a metal halide is the way to go but trust me, it is. You can get fairly inexpensive VHO or PC kits for a tank but to me, spending the extra $100 - $150 in teh beginning for a Metal Halide is worth it to provide the lighting to keep any coral you choose.

Scott Z.

thanks alot this site has been a great help

***Reefland*** · 05-10-2004, 01:09 AM

No problem guzzler, that's what we're here for.

Scott Z.

acropora · 05-13-2004, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guzzler

okay so is it possible to get a 250 watt bulb without a metal halide? i would be putting it over a 29 gallon and i dont really wanna buy a halide if i dont have to

I was wondering what you intend to keep in a 29 gallon tank that would require
the intensity of a 250 watt M.H. on a tank that size you have othe options.even for light demanding corals. A 175 Watt M.H. is also an option.

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05-10-2004, 12:34 AM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	No, the only 250w bulb is going to be a halide. It is difficult to come to an agreement with yourself that a metal halide is the way to go but trust me, it is. You can get fairly inexpensive VHO or PC kits for a tank but to me, spending the extra $100 - $150 in the beginning for a Metal Halide is worth it to provide the lighting to keep any coral you choose. Scott Z.

05-10-2004, 01:09 AM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	No problem guzzler, that's what we're here for. Scott Z.

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