WMAS Discussion Forum : 40B Lighting http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:49:37 +0000 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:58:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=59672 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[40B Lighting : Actually I meant only 1 250.. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489403&title=40b-lighting#489403 Author: ReefKeeper78
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Posted: October 14 2012 at 3:58pm

Actually I meant only 1 250..]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:58:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489403&title=40b-lighting#489403 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : I was ALWAYS a MH guy... then...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489402&title=40b-lighting#489402 Author: Jeremyw
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Posted: October 14 2012 at 3:45pm

I was ALWAYS a MH guy... then  my dang brother convinced me to go to the dark side... with $$ being saved in the power bill and no issues with heat, I dont know if I will ever go back to MH! ]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:45:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489402&title=40b-lighting#489402 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : I have t5s over my 40b and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489401&title=40b-lighting#489401 Author: Jacknugget
Subject: 59672
Posted: October 14 2012 at 3:43pm

I have t5s over my 40b and it gives really good coverage.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:43:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489401&title=40b-lighting#489401 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : Haha yeah Im thinkin 2 250s on...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489399&title=40b-lighting#489399 Author: Jhamb
Subject: 59672
Posted: October 14 2012 at 3:40pm

Haha yeah Im thinkin 2 250s on a 40 would be like trying to have a tank on Mercury. I like the calm look you get with the T5HO's, but I've always been a MH kinda guy. I like the bright vibrant shimmer look you get with MH's.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:40:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489399&title=40b-lighting#489399 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : I have had T5s and mh over the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489331&title=40b-lighting#489331 Author: Jeremyw
Subject: 59672
Posted: October 14 2012 at 7:57am

I have had T5s and mh over the tank and never had am issue with spot lighting. I did.t like the mh heat that theyput off. ]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:57:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489331&title=40b-lighting#489331 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : I have a t5 set up over my 40...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489330&title=40b-lighting#489330 Author: Jeremyw
Subject: 59672
Posted: October 14 2012 at 7:53am

I have a t5 set up over my 40 breeder and love it. Its actually for sale. 2 250s will fry your tank. ]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:53:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489330&title=40b-lighting#489330 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : With a 3 foot tank you would need...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489328&title=40b-lighting#489328 Author: ReefKeeper78
Subject: 59672
Posted: October 14 2012 at 7:19am

With a 3 foot tank you would need 2 150s on it, but lighting depends on what you want to grow might not be enough still for sps all over may want 250s?. IMHO. Oh and I am pretty sure it comes with a 150 not a 250, think they screwed up the description.

Edited by ReefKeeper78 - October 14 2012 at 7:24am]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:19:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489328&title=40b-lighting#489328 <![CDATA[40B Lighting : Just curious on your guys&#039;...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489326&title=40b-lighting#489326 Author: Jhamb
Subject: 59672
Posted: October 14 2012 at 2:49am

Just curious on your guys' thoughts about using this retro for a 40 gal that I will be setting up. Its a 40 Breeder (36x18x16). Kinda worried about spot lighting to much. Maybe a different reflector would help with that? Also looked into AI SOL lighting but it would definitely cause some spot lighting with using only one unit. So like I said I think I will be going with the MH lighting. 

Also if anyone has any lighting for sale I am looking for some T5HO's and/or MH's. A point in the direction of a good deal (new/used) would also be appreciated! Thank you! :D


Edited by Jhamb - October 14 2012 at 2:51am]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 02:49:55 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59672&PID=489326&title=40b-lighting#489326