I currently have a 120 gallon reef which measures 48x24x24 and have the Hamilton technology fixture which houses 2 175watt metal halides and 2 110watt vho's that I modified by cutting the sides and adding a large reflector to allow a wider light pattern rather than straight down from the boxed fixture. I believe that I am on the low side of the lighting requirements. What is the rule of thumb? 5 watts per gallon?
I have been wanting to upgrade my lighting to 250watt mh's, but do not want to spent the money. I have had the opportunity a couple of times to buy the same setup that I have now. used of course, but cheap. I thought that I could double up on the fixtures. I understand that there would be a little more electric, but I could vary the light times to mimic the movement of the sun and also have more light than if I just did the 250 mh's.
Has anybody thought about or use this kind of setup? any thoughts or comments? All ideas and thoughts are welcome. Is this something I should do or is it a bad idea?
Taz
I have been wanting to upgrade my lighting to 250watt mh's, but do not want to spent the money. I have had the opportunity a couple of times to buy the same setup that I have now. used of course, but cheap. I thought that I could double up on the fixtures. I understand that there would be a little more electric, but I could vary the light times to mimic the movement of the sun and also have more light than if I just did the 250 mh's.
Has anybody thought about or use this kind of setup? any thoughts or comments? All ideas and thoughts are welcome. Is this something I should do or is it a bad idea?
Taz
