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Lighting for tank.


weileong
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Hi,

Setting up a small tank of dimension 21"(L)x16"(W)x12"(H). Have already added 3" of grade 0 sand as substrate and I measure the water height to be 12".

Was thinking of keeping 2 small clownfish and some soft corals. However the light is a headache that I need your advise.

Thinking of using the BLV 150W 10KK MH, will this be overkill (too much light) or should I go with the 70W instead. Was thinking that with the 150W bulb I can hang the light higher from the water surface and hence it should reduce the water temp?

Thanks.

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i think 150w would be just nice..especially if u're thinking of upgrading to more advanced corals in future... do it once, do it right...not that using t5 is bad but i thought might as well get better one so u wun have to waste money on upgrades in future...i've got about 13-14 inches of water and using 250w...i'm relying in fan to keep my temp below 28 though...

"Save a reef, grow your own"

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