PC for 46 bow??

[Delmarr]

I currently run a 46 bow reef with 96 watts of PC lighting and have been looking into kickin up the lighting a bit after 3 years of softies and quads. I have the opportunity to set up a hood with 4 96 watt
PCs for a total 384watts. What Critts do you think would do well under this set-up? Could I do SPS, Clams, just LPS?

Id love to do 2 250 Iwaskis but worry about the amps blowing the fuse (old appartment) Plus the cost difference is huge due to the PC setup falling into my lap.

All opinions would be a great help

Thanks All

Delmarr

[blue]

4x96watt pcs will be a nice set up on the bowfront i dont think you will have problem with some SPS and the lower light clams if u did wanna go Mh u really would ned only one halide just thought id trow that in there

Blue

[Delmarr]

If I went with 1 MH how would I deal with the large center brace on the tank?

Thanks

Glenn

[dattack]

Can you run 2x175 W MH with 2x96 watts as actinics? You will need to have good fans to dissipate the heat.

[Delmarr]

Any other input on what corals and or clams would do well under 4 96 watt PC on a 46 Bow front reef?

Delmarr

[Delmarr]

Also, anyone have input about putting single 250 watt Iwaski over the center brace of my 46? Shadow problem, would it melt or weaken the brace???

Any help would be great!!!

Thanks

[dattack]

Originally posted by Delmarr
Also, anyone have input about putting single 250 watt Iwaski over the center brace of my 46? Shadow problem, would it melt or weaken the brace???

Any help would be great!!!

Thanks

My friend has a 250W Iwasaki over his 4 foot tank with VHO's. No issue with the center brace if you have a nice fan running. This tank is glass however.

[North Bay 101]

Delmar,

I covered my center brace with aluminum foil and changed it out every month or so. On my 46 bow I ran both a single 400 watt MH and a dual setup with 2 250 watt MH. Both worked great.

North Bay

[Delmarr]

Good idea Had thought about doing that to protect the brace but wasn't sure if it would work. How was the shadow? Would a single 250 work or would I have to go to 400? The 400 puts me back to having the same problem with to high an amp draw for the circut.
Also and sugestions as to how to mount the single MH, in a canopy, do I need to hang it? As usuall any help you can give would be great.

Thanks again

Delmarr

[North Bay 101]

I mounted the bulb horizontaly and yes there was a shadow. That was the reason I went with dual 250 watt bulbs in that tank. I was always able to grow what ever I wanted with that lighting.

North Bay