Waht do you all think?

Reefguard · 06-20-2004, 01:24 PM

My tank lighting consist of 2 65 watt blue pc and 2 175 watt 10 k halide. I have a ballast that would fire 2 4 ft NO flourescent. I am thinking about using that to replace my 65 watt blue light for more coverage. Right now the 65 watt blue are only covering the back part of the tank, with the NO I will have 1 in the front and 1 in the back.
I know I will lose some wattage but I am more concern about the looks. What do you all think?

Noel

Maxx · 06-20-2004, 04:46 PM

Why not run the NO lighting along w/ the PC...
Nick

Reefguard · 06-20-2004, 06:16 PM

I could, but I am a little concern about my electric bill as well though. I might just go ahead and use the other half of my PC so I could have 4 PC's all together. 2 front and 2 in the back and get the trues actinic bulbs. we will have to see.

Noel

Maxx · 06-20-2004, 06:55 PM

If you can use another set of PC's, that would be my first choice. The PC bulbs use a lot less energy than the MH's...I think that would be the best route.
Nick

Drill Sergeant · 06-21-2004, 10:38 AM

I agree with Maxx. If you can, go with the 4 PC's; you'll be better off. Your tank mates will appreciate it too.

DS

06-20-2004, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reefguard Serpent Star Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairfield California Posts: 229 View Gallery Karma Komment	Waht do you all think? My tank lighting consist of 2 65 watt blue pc and 2 175 watt 10 k halide. I have a ballast that would fire 2 4 ft NO flourescent. I am thinking about using that to replace my 65 watt blue light for more coverage. Right now the 65 watt blue are only covering the back part of the tank, with the NO I will have 1 in the front and 1 in the back. I know I will lose some wattage but I am more concern about the looks. What do you all think? Noel __________________ 100 gallon mix reef. 2x65 watt Actinic PC for dawn and dusk effect. 2x175 10 k XM. DIY Euro Reef Clone skimmer. 36 gallon sump.

06-20-2004, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,080 View Gallery Karma Komment	Why not run the NO lighting along w/ the PC... Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

06-20-2004, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reefguard Serpent Star Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairfield California Posts: 229 View Gallery Karma Komment	I could, but I am a little concern about my electric bill as well though. I might just go ahead and use the other half of my PC so I could have 4 PC's all together. 2 front and 2 in the back and get the trues actinic bulbs. we will have to see. Noel __________________ 100 gallon mix reef. 2x65 watt Actinic PC for dawn and dusk effect. 2x175 10 k XM. DIY Euro Reef Clone skimmer. 36 gallon sump.

06-20-2004, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,080 View Gallery Karma Komment	If you can use another set of PC's, that would be my first choice. The PC bulbs use a lot less energy than the MH's...I think that would be the best route. Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

06-21-2004, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Drill Sergeant Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree with Maxx. If you can, go with the 4 PC's; you'll be better off. Your tank mates will appreciate it too. DS

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