65g chilling question

[eastcoastzigzag]

specs: 65g tank, 2 - 3 ft VHO, 2 - 175's, 2 - 400's, in an non airconditioned room. also assume i will be fan happy in the room

i really want to go SPS but i need to figure this out first. with those specs what is your best estimation on the chiller size i will need.

 

[getwood65]

why 4 mh lights - that seems a little overkill.-i used a 1/10 jbj chiller on my old 65 with 2 250de lights.

 

[Julio]

On a tank that size 4 MH would definitely cook the tank. 2 175 watters would be fine.

 

[eastcoastzigzag]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6971845#post6971845 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by getwood65
why 4 mh lights - that seems a little overkill.-i used a 1/10 jbj chiller on my old 65 with 2 250de lights.

----i have the 175's and i will need more so i fig go for the 400. also im in college i dont pay electricity

 

[Julio]

just because you dont pay for electric does not make it ok, it is way too much light for your tank.

 

[eastcoastzigzag]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6972137#post6972137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Julio
just because you dont pay for electric does not make it ok, it is way too much light for your tank.

--------so as far as chilling and lights what do you suggest? i am looking to keep sps.