SRC Member joolye Posted October 12, 2002 SRC Member Share Posted October 12, 2002 What is the amount of lights suitable for 3ftx1.5ftx2.5ft (LXWXH) reef tank? I mean the watt if I not wrong. BTW is PC lightings good enough? Suppose If I to buy a chiller for the tank, what will be the consumption per month... I mean the electrical bill for the chiller alone. Thanks for any info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 Hi joolye What you intend to keep in the tank will determine the type of lights to use. If you going for the very challenging small polyps coral such as acropora and such then MH will be a better choice as well as a good chiller. MH give out alot of heat. If you are keeping mainly soft corals then PL/Flourescent will do but will be good to maximized the qty of tubes you can squeeze into the hood or cover. A chiller will stablized the temp but I think you can use fans to cool. Evaporation rate will be high. Placement of corals also play a part. Those that require plenty of light will have to be place near the top..... I would advise you to find out from this or other forums or read about the type of corals and its requirement before purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member joolye Posted October 13, 2002 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 13, 2002 Thanks Morgan... will ring you up for more info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Hi joolye You got my numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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