lighting question

KillBill · 04-23-2007, 12:15 AM

how much is too much lighting. im thinking of straping a 400 14k MH light on my 60gal. is this going to be too much lighting. with antics it is goign to be somewhere arround 510watts. or should i just see about selling the MH and getting a t-5 settup

**Ninong** · 04-23-2007, 02:07 AM

What are the tank's dimensions? In particular, how tall is this tank?

What do you plan to keep? Mostly SPS or mostly softies? Perhaps a little of everything?

All of those factors have a bearing on what sort of lighting would be ideal.

KillBill · 04-23-2007, 02:39 AM

my tank is 18" tall right now. there is a pic of my tank. im running cp lighting right now on loan. the cp lighting i had well is made by jebo need i say more. im eather goign to keep the MH or just go with a 6 bulb t5 set up
what do you think. as far as what i want to put in the tank. well what ever looks nice at the LFS.
well the sponge did not make the move RIP.

**Ninong** · 04-23-2007, 02:42 AM

I wouldn't even consider a 400w metal halide for that tank. It isn't tall enough for a 400w lamp and it's too long for a single lamp. I think T5's would be much, much better.

KillBill · 04-23-2007, 02:43 AM

that is what i was thinking. know anyone that wants a good deal on a 400 MH
the tank is 48x15x18

04-23-2007, 12:15 AM	#1
KillBill New in Town Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 4	lighting question how much is too much lighting. im thinking of straping a 400 14k MH light on my 60gal. is this going to be too much lighting. with antics it is goign to be somewhere arround 510watts. or should i just see about selling the MH and getting a t-5 settup

04-23-2007, 02:07 AM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,928	Re: lighting question What are the tank's dimensions? In particular, how tall is this tank? What do you plan to keep? Mostly SPS or mostly softies? Perhaps a little of everything? All of those factors have a bearing on what sort of lighting would be ideal. __________________ Ninong

04-23-2007, 02:39 AM	#3
KillBill New in Town Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 4	Re: lighting question my tank is 18" tall right now. there is a pic of my tank. im running cp lighting right now on loan. the cp lighting i had well is made by jebo need i say more. im eather goign to keep the MH or just go with a 6 bulb t5 set up what do you think. as far as what i want to put in the tank. well what ever looks nice at the LFS. well the sponge did not make the move RIP. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by KillBill; 04-23-2007 at 02:41 AM.

04-23-2007, 02:42 AM	#4
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,928	Re: lighting question I wouldn't even consider a 400w metal halide for that tank. It isn't tall enough for a 400w lamp and it's too long for a single lamp. I think T5's would be much, much better. __________________ Ninong

04-23-2007, 02:43 AM	#5
KillBill New in Town Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 4	Re: lighting question that is what i was thinking. know anyone that wants a good deal on a 400 MH the tank is 48x15x18

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