Would these lights work?

[saltwater4life]

Would this work for SPS and LPS corals in a 55g or not?
http://cgi.ebay.com/400-Watt-Metal-...9QQihZ003QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Brian]

In my opinion, that would be overkill in a 55 gallon.

 

[saltwater4life]

oh...so thats to much? just wondering because my 20g has 130w

 

[Brian]

Well, like I said.. It's my opinion. A 400 watt MH bulb will generate a lot of heat. If you were to use it, It would need to be atleast 12" off the surface of the water. Then you would still need actinic supplementation. (unless of course you went with a 14k or 20k bulb)

I would be cautious with a homemade kit as well. The ballast is probably not energy efficient.It also doesn't mention what type of bulbs you can you use, (Mogul or medium base...etc) You would also need a reflector with that as well.

 

[saltwater4life]

ahh forgot about the heat it'd make... do you know of any cheap good MH?

Thanks

 

[Brian]

Cheap and MH usually don't go together. lol

You can watch the for sale forums here and on RC. You can usually find a deal somewhere.

 

[saltwater4life]

yea that's what i mean yea i know that's why i though I'd do until i find a good deal ;D

 

[Daniel]

yea that's what i mean yea i know that's why i though I'd do until i find a good deal ;D

Take a look here http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=714
Gary built my 72" M/H Hood. I am sure he can help just tell him Dan Murray told you to call

 

[saltwater4life]

Hey thx! i was trying to find that site because i remember you talking about it when i was at your place i think i'm going to hold up and just try and make my tank really nice and then maybe I'll set up a bigger reef tank for sps and stuff

 

[mikem]

If you're handy, a DIY would be the cheapest.