spiderlord247 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 i have a "spare" 250w metal halide and was wondering what u thought about it on a fluval edge? would it be more of an overkill? i know id halfto monitor the temp, but from a too much light view? or would it be good to use? thanks for the advice Link to comment
Zer0 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That would be a lot of light. A LOT. Link to comment
spiderlord247 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 is it going to have a negative effect on the tank or is just not nessisary to use that much? i dont want to do harmfull things to it, but if its just a matter of not needing all that light? i wouldn't choose to buy a new fixture that big, but since i have one, it would be great to put it to use. Link to comment
sirbiggstixx Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 i think it will way to much...i have a 250 halide on my 30 gallon and sometimes i wonder if i have to much..but hey man give it a shot, never know till you try.. Link to comment
senoufo Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 way too much in my opinion, sorry. Link to comment
gabe_j Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 fry my pretties!! yeah man ive got a 250 over my 40 br and its pretty bright! Link to comment
Kweli Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 fry my pretties!! yeah man ive got a 250 over my 40 br and its pretty bright! Fluval edge would become your source for boiling water when making tea or coffee Link to comment
ry05coupe Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 is the edge made of acrylic or glass? I've melted more than one thing with my 250w lol. Link to comment
Dustin11 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I agree with Kweli Its a fish tank not an electric tea kettle. Link to comment
Aqua fire/medic Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 It would be good....... If you're light cycle was only 1 hour! Link to comment
holdorf333 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 As far as light is concerned, it wouldn't be an issue. Tide pools are lit by the sun. You're real issues are heat control (7 gallons, right?) and extended periods of light acclimation. Go over to the hardware section and trade for a 150w. Link to comment
1fishmonger Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Perfect if you have the light 5ft above the tank... The edge is enclosed which would add to your heat problem. Way overkill. 150 would work depending on the height of the fixture... Or you can go LEDs for good lighting and less heat issues. Link to comment
holdorf333 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 fwiw, I am assuming that you are not mounting the fixture in the factory canopy. Don't do that. Link to comment
asstastic Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 do it!!! i stuck a 150 halide over my 2.5 gallon pico. Link to comment
spiderlord247 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 i slid the legs in on it and completely removed the stock hood and lights. im gonna go see what other options i can try today. may go find a low watt bulb to swap in there? ill take a snap shot today and post it. Link to comment
spiderlord247 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 i put the metal halide on and yeah its ALOT OF RAYS!!!! so i desided to go with the led strips. im waiting for another all blue one to come before i have my canopy. im gonna do the 2 led strips 1all blue (waiting arrival) and 1-1/2blue 1/2white strips, and a 2-way fan, Link to comment
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