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Now i got PL lights and i know that i would have to change the tubes every 6mths or a year. then today i noticed that one PL tube would cost me $85. I have 2 PL fixtures which would cost me $170 to replace the tubes. If so, i might as well upgrade to MH for $200 and replace the bulb every year for abt $100+. My tank is only 12 inches high and its not convincing to change to MH. can anyone give some advice? :thanks:

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my tank temp is not a problem as i have a diy chiller.

the coralife 55watt 50/50 PL is $85

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To me, you will be unique in all the world.

To you, I shall be unique in all the world...

You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

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Now i got PL lights and i know that i would have to change the tubes every 6mths or a year. then today i noticed that one PL tube would cost me $85. I have 2 PL fixtures which would cost me $170 to replace the tubes. If so, i might as well upgrade to MH for $200 and replace the bulb every year for abt $100+. My tank is only 12 inches high and its not convincing to change to MH. can anyone give some advice? :thanks:

my tank water depth is also 12" and I using 150W BLV 10K. The bulb is abt 6" off the water surface.

Cooling using AC fan. Temp around 27-28degC. But need to constantly top up water.

This is my experience. Before that I also have many pple telling me that with my tank it will overheat.

Now I can see my calms growth growth growth :P

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my tank water depth is also 12" and I using 150W BLV 10K. The bulb is abt 6" off the water surface.

Cooling using AC fan. Temp around 27-28degC. But need to constantly top up water.

This is my experience. Before that I also have many pple telling me that with my tank it will overheat.

Now I can see my calms growth growth growth :P

So it is possible to have a MH when you using a fan... hmmm...

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So it is possible to have a MH when you using a fan... hmmm...

Yes, it is possible to cool a MH using fan, depending where is your tank.

In near window or balcony, efficiency of fan increases compared to tank in a 'enclosed' room. Also, using Metal blade fan is stronger than Plastic Blade fan.

hanging MH slightly higher also helps. :)

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so, do you guys think i should upgrade to MH?

But if you tame me, we shall need each other.

To me, you will be unique in all the world.

To you, I shall be unique in all the world...

You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

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:nuke: DON'T GO FOR MH YET COZ URS IS ONLY A 2FT TANK IIF U THINK CORALLIFE IS TO EX GO 4 OTHER BRANDS LAH THAT IS MUCH MORE CHEAPER SUCH AS AQUALUX OR PHILIPS I BELIEVE THEY ALSO HAVE THIS PL TUBES U CAN GET IT AT MY SHOP TOO... :thanks: MH FOR SMALL TANK IS NOT PROPER...TOO ADVANCE 2 FAST...STEP BY STEP SOMETIMES MARINE MUST PATIENT ABIT....
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dumb ###### you mean?

tsk.

and to think I was kind enough to tell you nicely to cut the caps. great. really says a lot about how grown up you are. (=

just in case you folks are wondering what the hell I'm talking about. here goes

BELIEVE THEY ALSO HAVE THIS PL TUBES U CAN GET IT AT MY SHOP TOO... :thanks:
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:nuke: DON'T GO FOR MH YET COZ URS IS ONLY A 2FT TANK IIF U THINK CORALLIFE IS TO EX GO 4 OTHER BRANDS LAH THAT IS MUCH MORE CHEAPER SUCH AS AQUALUX OR PHILIPS I BELIEVE THEY ALSO HAVE THIS PL TUBES U CAN GET IT AT MY SHOP TOO... :thanks: MH FOR SMALL TANK IS NOT PROPER...TOO ADVANCE 2 FAST...STEP BY STEP SOMETIMES MARINE MUST PATIENT ABIT....

Erm, whats so advanced and improper about MH?

I also newbie but i use MH for my 2ft. :unsure::unsure:

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