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      September 29th, 2007
Aqua Medic Ocean Light T5/MH HQI Combo Series, 72 inch 3 x 250MH + 4 x 39W T5 – Black (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Fixtures > Metal Halide > 72in Units > Double Ended MH > MH With T5 )

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would be for a 240.

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      September 29th, 2007
I actually got the same one for my 240, but with 4 x 250 MH. If your 240 is the same length as mine (7 feet), then the 3 x 250 MH will leave about 2 feet of unlit space on either side of the tank. Go with the 4 x 250 MH, that at least gives you 1000 watts plus, vs. just 750, which is not much at all for a 240.

This is the one I have off of Marine Depot, but you can find it cheaper elsewhere. I can't remember which website I got it off of, but it was significantly less.

Aqua Medic Ocean Light T5/MH HQI Combo Series, 72 inch 4 x 250MH + 4 x 39W T5 – Black (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Fixtures > Metal Halide > 72in Units > Double Ended MH > MH With T5 )

 
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      September 29th, 2007
Wow Lion,you're getting a 240g.Whats the length of the tank and depth.

The lights you listed will do well for a six footer.I like the one biff mentioned better.Premium Aquatics has Biff's light for $200 less and only $80 more than the one you listed.........AquaMedic Ocean Light 72" 4 x 250W plus 4x39W T5 - Black: Premium Aquatics

 
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Oh yes, Premium Aquatics is where I ordered mine from! Thanks, Freak.

 
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      September 29th, 2007
No offense to Marine Depot but yeah Premium Aquatics is much cheaper for the same products.

 
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