New Set Up
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150's will work nicely.... IMO it may evn be better than 250 since the heat will be less of an issue when u consider the size of the canopy 
plus u already have one so yur ahead!
just a thought by why u upgrading from a 29-40? 11g's isnt much of an upgrade n youll just wanna upgrade again in 6 months... id say save up and go as big as you could afford!
plus u already have one so yur ahead!just a thought by why u upgrading from a 29-40? 11g's isnt much of an upgrade n youll just wanna upgrade again in 6 months... id say save up and go as big as you could afford!
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Problem with the 180gal is its what...72" long? A typical MH will spread or cover about 2ft of tank space. So at 6 feet to get full coverage without many shadows you would need at least 3 fixtures. 2 would work, you can always build your structure around the lights, but just saying for a fully lit tank 3-4 fixtures would be ideal for a 180.
I'd probably end up going 250 on a 180 as well, you're adding about 8" of depth to the tank from a standard 40gal to a 180gal.
Could you get away with the 150s on a 180? Possibly, but you'd have to aquascape accordingly and basically keep all of your SPS and clams high in the tank. You just have more play with 250s at that depth.
I'd probably end up going 250 on a 180 as well, you're adding about 8" of depth to the tank from a standard 40gal to a 180gal.
Could you get away with the 150s on a 180? Possibly, but you'd have to aquascape accordingly and basically keep all of your SPS and clams high in the tank. You just have more play with 250s at that depth.
well, im not getting a 180 was just giving a situating im most likley going to be getting 75g biggest so 150w should still be good right? i found a 50g acrylic tank with built in overflow so im going to call the guy up to see if he still has it if all goes well i should have it on monday!
well off subject i fragged some zoas and a couple leathers and actually made a pretty penny wich was pretty cool first time doing all that stuff.
well off subject i fragged some zoas and a couple leathers and actually made a pretty penny wich was pretty cool first time doing all that stuff.
alright! well i got it. 50g tru vu acrylic with built in overflow, stand, wet dry system, cannister filter, pwer compacts lighting, snails, hermits, and about 10 pounds of LR all for $200! man i love craigs list. the tank is in perfect condition and i know im not gonna use all the filtration and lighting he gave w/ it but thats where craigslist comes back in play
im on my way to work and need to charge up my camera so i'll post pics sometime tonight
im on my way to work and need to charge up my camera so i'll post pics sometime tonight
