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09-18-2001, 06:47 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: chicago,il,usa
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2 or 3 MH for 60" tank. what do you think?
hi all-
how many halides for a 60" tank? 2 or 3. thanks  M |
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09-18-2001, 08:01 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Arden, NC USA
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I have a 60" tank and its lit by 2 right now. It is well lit, even though I have the 2 placed like there would be 3 in the tank, or at both ends.
I will soon have 3 on the tank.
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09-18-2001, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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Hi mambo!
Welcome to RL!
I Think this depends on what kind of lighting you use, the width of the tank, the depth of the tank, how deep of a SB, actinic supplement? etc. etc. Usually 2 would do just fine though as Paul suggested....I think the general rule of thumb has always been 1 MH per 2' but Im sure Paul will agree w/me on this, that theory has been give or take also with succession! Im kinda in the same situation....but I have a 72" long and im trying to decide wether I want 3 or 4 MH's  Im gonna try 3 first and My hood is gonna be easily adapted to fit another if need be. HTH
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