Lighting for 120 tall
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Topic: Lighting for 120 tall
Posted By: bstuver
Subject: Lighting for 120 tall
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 9:57pm
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So I picked up a 120g tall from lil'man tonight as it has the same footprint as my 75g and I won't have to change the stand or canopy on my current set up just the tank itself.
What I am now wondering is if I still have enough light, I have a 400 w metal halide and the 120g tall is 31" tall. I think it still should be good but what do all of you think? ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
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Posted By: ejcatmul
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 10:41pm
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I think there should be a contest for frequency of tank upgrades. You got my vote Jackie. How many tanks does this one make? ------------- "Noob" |
Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 11:13pm
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I think you'll be fine...in fact I think you may like it better....you can have your strong light corals middle to high and be able to keep those low light softies, lps, down low with no problems at all....those corals may thank you with the taller tank..... However....you're armpit will now hate you...  |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 11:21pm
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Ha ha yes I trade tanks. The only reason I got this is it is the same foot print as my 75 and can go on the existing stand and what not. I think the only thing I will need is a bigger Skimmer. And who can pass up $30!! Not me;) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 1:23am
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so whats the next tank jackie? bigger or smaller? im betting bigger
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 1:25am
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I got a 120g that is the same footprint as my 75g so it can just swap out with it:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: ReefAddict
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 1:03pm
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The 400W should work better in the 120 Tall, Sniper! Lol. Pics, please.
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 3:22pm
I'll get pics once it's cleaned up:) And no sniper here, I had it and was back home before you even posted lol:) ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
ReefAddict wrote:Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 5:07pm
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I have 2 x 400W over my 31" deep 150g tank...and it's a bit much. We are hitting about 500 PAR in some spots on the sandbed! I've had a hard time finding good places for my LPS.
Is there a PAR meter floating around in the club? I'd try using your existing lighting...measure it...and go from there. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 5:11pm
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I don't think there is. I think I will be just fine, I have mostly softies and LPS with just a couple SPS that I will put higher:)
Thanks everyone! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |