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ReefLady · 01-09-2004, 03:07 PM

IMO, if you're not doing sps or clams (or most anemones), I wouldn't do MH.

Softies, LPS (and Ricordea) will thrive in VHO or PC lighting. It's pretty tough to maintain a stable tank temp in a small tank running MH's - unless you have a chiller also. With VHO or PC lighting, your tanks won't run as hot, and you won't use as much electricity.

JMO

01-09-2004, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	IMO, if you're not doing sps or clams (or most anemones), I wouldn't do MH. Softies, LPS (and Ricordea) will thrive in VHO or PC lighting. It's pretty tough to maintain a stable tank temp in a small tank running MH's - unless you have a chiller also. With VHO or PC lighting, your tanks won't run as hot, and you won't use as much electricity. JMO __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."