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February 12th, 2007, 04:37 PM
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mh
couple of questions First do the say to keep the mh 7- 10 in off the surface because of water temp? Second I did have 2 heaters on my 265 but since i got my mh i took one off, any way my water temp drops to 77 at night from 79-80 is that ok? I only bought 2 - 175 mh because thats all i could afford. So right now i have 4- 72 in vho 2 blue and 2 white and the mh bulbs are 14000-15000. (I know i should have 3)any thoghts.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 265 reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5yrs 
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February 12th, 2007, 05:48 PM
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Re: mh
what are the dimentions on your tank?
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February 12th, 2007, 06:43 PM
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Re: mh
only 2 deep?
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February 12th, 2007, 10:18 PM
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Re: mh
A 2 to 3 degree swing in a 24 hour period is fine.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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February 12th, 2007, 10:19 PM
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Re: mh
I'd try to keep the temp as stable as possible. However a 2 degree flux isn't all that bad IME.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50g, 150w x 2 12k MH, 20g sump/fuge, euro-reef 5-2, ehiem 1262 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: it's not the time you've been in but the time you put in... Other Intrests: poker, movies
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February 12th, 2007, 10:46 PM
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Re: mh
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265 gallons...I'm so envy of you Pics please? Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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February 13th, 2007, 12:01 AM
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Re: mh
Since i have no problem with heat, Do you all think it ok to lower my lights closer to the water. Or is 3in. just to close for mh
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 265 reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5yrs
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February 13th, 2007, 02:19 AM
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Re: mh
my mh are 6 inches from water
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February 13th, 2007, 05:24 AM
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Re: mh
As long as your lights are shielded from water splash you can get quite close, however, I would recommend at least 6 inches from the water. just my thought on it.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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