250w light for 2ft cube tank

[andysho]

just wondering if i use 250w for my 2 feet cube tank,

will algae" hair aglae" etc grow like crazy in my tank...

or is it adviseable to use 250w in the first place in order to keep

sps corals in a 2 feet cube tank

welcome all advise

thanks

[Terryz_]

Can if you have a chiller... coz the temp will be very high... Algae grow due to phosphate... Light is only a catalyst...

[andysho]

250w need to use more stronger chiller~~~ $$ keke

150w in terms the price will be lower~~~`

just thinking 150w enought for those sps guys to substain their colour a not...of course i know also need to take water parameter and calcium etc to keep those guys healthy

[Terryz_]

150w is not enough... the least is 250w...

[andysho]

ok then i will go and use 250w

mind to ask again..is there any different for a single end

and a double end for metal halide

thanks terryz for your help

[james72]

ok then i will go and use 250w

mind to ask again..is there any different for a single end

and a double end for metal halide

thanks terryz for your help

Where can purchase 250W MH lights and assembly set ? What's the market price? Thought of investing a set since my intention is to have a reef tank. Pls advise :-)

[reef2]

if u diy, go for SE, easier to do it. if u buy a commercial product, go for DE. of course there are lots of pros and cons (intensity, par, bulb availbility, price, etc...) difference between SE/DE, but in general at least this is my consideration when i make my choice

[reefer guy]

se mh

-bulky

-easier to diy

-doesnt necessarily need glass to shield uv rays which are harmful to ls

de mh

-small

- diy is not as easy not unless u use the same mounting

-needs uv glass to protect ls from uv rays

......just my knowledge, any mistakes n corrections r welcomed.

[CalciumReef]

bro u might want to visit me to take a look?i'm running 400w on my 2ft cube

[andysho]

wow u you also using a 2ft cube tank ar

my new tank is on its way!!!

can u tell me what equipment to use for your 2 ft cube tank...

your tank is stunning and your light look cool

thanks

can pay you a visit....

[CalciumReef]

pm me for info

[andysho]

thanks for everyone advise and contribution here

hope more and more reefer will own a 2ft cube tank

keke so we can share more information on it