mh 175 watt 10k

[horns74]

Hi, I'm wanting to get some feedback on this kinda light ill be putting it on a 29 gallon is this too much for this size ? R what yall opionion n how I should in stall it over the tank etc .Lmk thanks

[horns74]

It's a Hamilton not sure if it makes a difference.

[subsea]

Have you decided which inhabitants will be using the light source? At 5W to the gallon, I would consinder your light intensity sufficient for most any photosynthetic inhabitants. For a deep water theme, you would need more blue in your light spectrum. Get ready for the heat from MH and never put a canopy over it unless you are trying to hold the heat in.

Patrick

[victoly]

I've got 250w of MH over my 29 , which i consider to be on the high end and requires both light spill management and temperature management (evaporation fan and chiller). it's a pendant fwiw, and I would try to mount it out of canopy if possible. many consider 10k to be a little more yellow than is palatable. Popular color spectrums are 14k-20k.

[horns74]

Where can I get the 20k? which has more blue in it right ?

[victoly]

Correct. I'd look at other peoples tanks with various colors, as it mostly comes down to personal preference.

[victoly]

As far as where to get it, make sure you're getting a quality bulb. I don't know who makes the best stuff at 150w or 175 watt, especially if it's de.