wallywaltt Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Im in a dilema, Im currently building a 10gallon setup that will contain a clam or two and some sps. Having a hard time deciding between the 70w MH DE or the 150w MH DE. Anyone with a standard 10 gallon setup and a 70w or 150w MH want to share their experiences? The MH is going to go into a canopy, almost exactly like this one: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...10gallon+canopy (you can see a pic of it at the end of thread) and Im going to install a 80mm fan on each side of the canopy that push 28 CFM each: http://www.3dcool.com/?module=product&sku=SILENXFAN Would the 150w be too close to the water with this setup, and would it produce too much heat? How would the corals do with a 150w MH in such a small tank? Link to comment
Korbin Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 If its going in a canopy I'd say definitely the 70 watt. My 150 over an open top 15 tall with 15 sump gets my tank hot. Link to comment
TJG Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I would go with the 150. Just due to the greater bulb choices you have. Link to comment
matt the fiddler Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 150. unless.. you can' t cool it. though for 150 over a 10 you need central air, or something like that. and you will probably need a big fan 84.1 CFM !!!!!! a little more white noise than normal.. but well worth it.. liek in computers, low noise and coolness do not go together- unless you get a liquid cooling system... which is doable for a halide hood.. not seen it done before.. http://www.pctoys.com/ProductDetails.aspx?...x?productID=126 Link to comment
bickmade Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Since you are a GD.com I would go with the 150W IMO. Use a BMB fan from GD.com and it will cool it down REAL GOOD. You might want to overclock your light too it will give you more FPS! Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 So long as you have a/C a 150 would be fine. Link to comment
wallywaltt Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 Ive decided on the 70w, I figure i can add a few PC's in there if needed, and if i decide to throw a few softies in there, they won't melt! Link to comment
bickmade Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 your fault, i would of gone with the 150W IMO. P.S. answer your fackin phone there GAD! Link to comment
KrackerG Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Originally posted by wallywaltt Ive decided on the 70w, I figure i can add a few PC's in there if needed,... YUP! Link to comment
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