Schwazreef Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Okay, so here is the deal. As I post this one of my friends is dropping off a 20L fo my 2 Leopard Gecko's. They really need some more space and he was selling his tank cheap. Score. So now Im thinking one of thoes cheap wrought iron stands fits 2 - 20Ls, right? and Ive already decided to get one for the Geckos. Add the fact I have been itching to get into MH. And you have room for tank 3. So my thought is a simple BB SPS and maybee a clam. Retro lights. Im looking for an opporunity to keep learning about reefkeeping skills that arent demanded by my other tanks like dosing and tighter temp and salinity control and I think this might be a good oportunity. I currently run a 12ncdx and a 40 breeder, both with PCs and my biggest question this early in the planing is... Would you do a 70w or 150w over this thing? I am worried about heat, and people say you can keep anything under a 70w, so whats up? Sorry about the long post. Hopefull this will be the first tank I set up with the assistance of this community. I really like you guys. It might take a minuate but Im really hoping I can make a go of it. Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I would do a 150. I have a 150 over my 20L. (pic below) If you decide you want a 70, check out the link below to the 70 I'm selling. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=80524 Link to comment
Frank83 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Definatly go with the 150, it isn't too much more expensive, and your tank will look much better. Link to comment
Schwazreef Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 What kind of heat am I gonna be loking at from the 150? Quite a bit or a manageable amount? Will I have to install a fan on the stand? How much heat will be trapped above the tank, being directly under glass and crushed walnut gecko substrate? Will this trap heat and prevent it from dissapating? these are my concerns about the 150. but with no MH experience, I dont know how valid the concerns are. I just know that the bulbs supposedly run hot, esp DE. Link to comment
travisurfer Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Schazreef: how much light is your bta under and which tank is he in? Link to comment
jmt Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Is the tank going on the top or bottom? If you're planning on a clam and SPS, I'd go with the 150w. Most MH coverage is reccomended for 24"x24", however. Heat can be come an issue, but it seems that it varies from situation to situation. Link to comment
Schwazreef Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 BTA is under 192 PC in a 40gal Jmt, geckos on top reef on bottom, yeah I think it will be a 150. I have a feeling this project is goona tank a while to get rolling. Still need the stand, but looking at a 20l eveyday is now filling my head with fun/crazy ideas. Link to comment
llewoh05 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 dweak, what bulb you running in at clamp-on? Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 dweak, what bulb you running in at clamp-on? That's the stock bulb that comes with the fixture. Its a Coralife 14k. I think the next bulb will be an XM 20k...I miss the blue. Link to comment
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