darrellw Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 If you've seen my build thread, you will know that I'm putting together a custom made glass cube. I was planning to use a 14" Solaris I5. I love the light, BUT the combination of the power supply fans and the fans in the fixture is just too loud. So I'm reconsidering my plan. First question, for a tank that is 17" x 17" x 18" deep, should I go with 150 or 250 watts of MH? I'm looking at the Aqua Medic Ocean Light, or the "Fish Need It" knock-off. Do either of these have fans in the fixture or the ballast? I'm also considering the Hamilton Reefstar, which I can order with LED moonlights, but the pendant is much bigger, so I will probably refit one of the others with a couple of LEDs. Thanks in advance for any advice! -Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I would go with the 250. Can't help out with the other stuff, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I would agree go 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I would say that more is always better. I have a tank that I am putting up soon that is 20x24x17.5 and I am going to be using a 150mh. From what I hear and have gotten in response from this site, it should do just fine. But as I said earlier, I would imagine more is always better, course there is the whole "budget" factor to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrellw Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks for the replies. At the moment, the Fish Need It 250W is cheaper than the 150W: http://www.fishneedit.com/metal-halide.html Next question, 14K or 20K bulb? I don't plan on any supplemental lighting. -Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 How is their reputation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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