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markhom
02/22/2009, 04:19 PM
I have a 20 gal. nano and need a new bulb for my MH what kind would you recomend, and what wattage should I get.

redfishsc
02/22/2009, 05:25 PM
Stick with whatever wattage it came with, YOU CANNOT drive differing bulbs on MH. 150 is 150, 175 is 175. You run the risk of damaging the bulb or having a blowout (= really sucks big time!).

As for bulb choice, is the MH the only light you have? If so, consider the 14K Phoenix.

If not, put in a 10,000K Ushio and run good actinics to supplement.