Thread: Halide Q & A
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Unread 03/04/2009, 07:52 PM   #79
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Originally posted by Madfronter
I was wondering if you think it will be too much light for my 55 gallon if I put a 2x250 watt metal halide set up on the tank? That's 9 watts per gallon. I'm thinking that might be too much. Or should I look into a 2x150w set up? That's about 5.5 watts per gallon. I currently have zoanthids, kenya trees, Montiporas and some acros. Also keep in mind that I might upgrade to a 75 in the next year or so.
Why not go with a 175w setup. It will work on both your current setup and the 75g.


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