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07-29-2002, 09:11 PM
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New in Town
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1
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help wiyh lighting
Can someone help me choose the correct lights. I going to set up a 55 gal. corner tank and I don't know what type of metal halide to use. I plan on keeping a couple of sps and clams. I have a 175watt ushio bulb and ballast laying around but don't feel as if it is enough light. I was thinking of either a 250w iwaski or the 250w hqi's. I would appreciate any comments and recommendations. Thanks.
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07-30-2002, 02:59 PM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
Posts: 13,030
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Hi octipi76!
Welcome to Reefland!
I am opting for the 250w HQI personally. I think both the Iwasaki and HQI provide light for good growth of SPS and personally, I like the coloration of HQI better, hence the reason I decided to go with them. Scott Z. |
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07-30-2002, 07:28 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Folsom, CA
Posts: 2,103
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I think both are great choices. The HQI is a bit more $ off the start, but most people like them over the EYE lamps (Iwasaki) because of the coloration.
-Perry |
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07-31-2002, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Spokane Valley WA
Posts: 2,425
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The 175 should be OK. Use it as you already have it. If you don't like the look move up to a 250W. I ran a 175W 10,000K with 4 110W VHO's for 5 years on a 90 gal. With many SPS, LPS, and soft corals.
Regards, Kevin
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