250w MH

[Boya321]

i was wondering if 2 250w metal halides would be good for my tank my tank is 6ft long and 30 inches tall also what is the difference between a retro fit and a regular mh light any help would be great Thanks

 

[jamescobb22]

Everyone I have talked to, suggested 1 for every 2' of tank.So 3 for you

 

[shapermike]

Everyone I have talked to, suggested 1 for every 2' of tank.So 3 for you

this is about right. I hace a 8' tanks and I have 2 250 w MH and I have no problems..

 

[fran]

I have a 5 foot long tank and I run 2 250's and this works great for my tank.

 

[SPEARGUNHUNTER]

i was wondering if 2 250w metal halides would be good for my tank my tank is 6ft long and 30 inches tall also what is the difference between a retro fit and a regular mh light any help would be great Thanks

I would do 3x250 and t5's supplement. just my opinion.

my tank 58x30x30 im runing 2x250 DE 20k xm with lumen maxelite reflectors and 4x54 t5's.

 

[shapermike]

if you have room and the money to spend on the power it is good. I meant I have 3 MH on my tank from the post above. If I had the extra funds I would go with 400 w radium mh

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

3 for you .....

 

[the Reeffer]

you can do 2 you will have to do some research on a good reflectors that has a 3 foot coverage.... there out there just need to do some research.

and retro fit and a regular mh, is all about how they look. Retro kits are made to be hidden in a canopy also cheeper and "regular" one are finished on the out side so there easier on the eyes.

does this mean your aggressive tank is going to become a reef ??

 

[Boya321]

haha yes it does after looking at other tanks and filling the up the fuge i looked at the nano cube and its just not going to cut it lol just have to convince the gf but dont worry i all ready have it planned out "babe it will make the fish feel like they are in the ocean sun and moon cycle" lol we will see how it goes