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Drewbaby
03/17/2011, 12:54 AM
Will three 250 watt 12k MH and two 6' actinic VHO's be too much light on a 125?

The reason I'm asking is I have to downgrade from my 180 tall which is the same length x width as a 125 so this is the cheapest way to downsize. If this is too much light would switching the halides to 14k or 20k be better?

sirbiggstixx
03/17/2011, 12:57 AM
i have a friend that has the exact same thing except hes running 3 radium 20ks..it may be with those 12k bulbs..at least they will grow the heck out some coral

goofball310
03/17/2011, 08:06 AM
You will be fine with your lighting, but might experience problems with heat. You should invest in a chiller if you haven't done so already.

Drewbaby
03/17/2011, 02:31 PM
Do you think a chiller would be necessary if I run a couple cooling fans?

goofball310
03/17/2011, 04:16 PM
Depends on how far the lights are from the surface of the water and how good the circulation is in your canopy.