Larry Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 I am looking into re-retrofitting the lights on my 10g nano. I am currently running 1-32 watt CSL smartlite, 2-13 watt pc (actinic/03) (50/50), and 1-15 watt marineglow. I would like to buy SPS and I really like the look of MH. I noticed that hellolights.com has the bulbs (Ushio or aqualine buskhe) and the ballasts. Has anyone used this setup? If so, what combinations would you suggest with the lights that I already own? Would this bulb be sufficient for SPS in my tank? Thanks 10g 15 lb fiji 10 lb LS Tetratech150 w/heater Coolworks iceprobe chiller Rio 200 candy coral, shrooms, leather coral 10 hermits, peppermint shrimp Kent marine suppls., Reefpure HUFA suppl. Instant ocean Link to comment
Deimos Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 a 70w HQI would be nice...I'd step up to a 175 just for fun though. With the 175 you'd be completely set for damn near anything in a 10 gallon...I had a 400w over mine and things were great (moved to a 29 gallon now..need to change my sig..lol). Link to comment
BigRog Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 I am in the process of doing the same thing over a 7 gal bow-front tank. However, i am not looking at using a HQI but a normal MH due to the heat created by the HQI and that it has to run hot, I would not be able to pull cool air across the HQI like i do for a normal MH (At least that is what I have been told. ) I do have a 175 over my 15 with fantastic results. please let me know how this is going for you. roger.......... Link to comment
GulfCoastReef Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Where do you find these 70MH non-HQI? I'm assuming the HQI means it's double ended? Can you point me to a link of someone who sells them? I'm going with a 10gal and am at the light planning stage now. MH sure would be nice in a 10 gal. and 70 watts seems just about right. Thanks Link to comment
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