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Lighting a 120 (I know, not a nano)


Perpetual98

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I've got a 120g that I'm working on setting up. It's 48" x 24" x 24". I've got a 400W mogul pendant already, and I know that putting it over the center of the tank is going to leave the sides a little underlit. Should I put something like a 175W or 250W MH on each side, or supplement it with some PC lighting?

 

Also, what bulb should I go with for the 400W. A 10K or 20K?

 

Thanks!

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Hi,

 

I am also currenly setting up a 125G. And MH is new to me also. My system is 250W on either end with a 400W in the center. From reading and lurking I have learned that 10K will give off a whiter light as a 20K will give off a bluer light. It all depends on what you plan on putting in your tank to choose the light you will need. I am sure someone with more exp will be able to chime in for you too....:)

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Is your 125 the 6' or the 4' one? How about a 400W 10k in the middle and a couple smaller halides on the side running at 20k for some blue?

 

I suppose it all depends on which bulb is best and how much they are.

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