Reefkid88 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm really considering doing a 150w MH over my nano (7g) even at 10-12" do anyone think it would be too much ? I know with the stock 150w FNI ballast they won't create off the wall par,but figured it'd be enough to make sps grow like crazy. I'm also thinking about going full retard and adding 2 24" T5's to the mix too.. I figure with FNI still doing 50% off,$70 isn't a bad deal and with premium aquatics doing their sale on halide bulbs $40 for a XM 20K would be a steal Link to comment
HecticDialectics Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Keep your house cold? The light intensity will be fine. The heat tho... Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Keep your house cold? The light intensity will be fine. The heat tho... I wouldn't say "cold" but on the cooler side like 75-76. I have t5's (4 bulb)now about 6-7" off the water surface and my temps stats at 77-78 thru the day no problem. Link to comment
chonathin Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 My K2 150 is 8" off the water and i think I would be fine keeping SPS. The only problem I've noticed is it raises the tank temp after my house reaches 74 degrees or higher. Link to comment
HecticDialectics Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I wouldn't say "cold" but on the cooler side like 75-76. I have t5's (4 bulb)now about 6-7" off the water surface and my temps stats at 77-78 thru the day no problem. Mh is like twice as hot as some t5s. Just have a strategy to deal with it when you tank is hitting 80-82 Link to comment
Nickbruh510 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Bro! Go on Amazon and type in aquarium fan and buy the cheapest fan you see because j know damn well you have a rinless tank and all will be good brother:) metal halide all day bruh!! And plus for the t5's and I personally know Simon he lives across the bridge bay bridge In san fransisco. He's hella chill. Way of dealing with it is a fan off amazon Link to comment
xmas_one Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 FYI, that FNI reflector sucks. I have the 250w and it puts down a really skinny hot spot directly below it and much lower light everywhere else. Link to comment
HecticDialectics Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 The reefoptix has a great spread but can't buy one if you're trying to be cheap. Maybe check classifieds. Old mh stuff is prob going cheap these days Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have a huge 90 or 120mm fan now on my FNI 4 bulb fixtire and everything runs cool. So I'm hoping if I use that fan on the halide itd keep it just as cool. Idk though. The price keeps tempting me though,it's not a bad deal. I can also get a reflector pretty cheap locally and cut it to fit in the existing reflectora place,and if need be buy a new ballast. Premium aquatics does have a nice 150w light for $150. It's a better known brand,just can't remember what one it was lol. Link to comment
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