10,000 MH light for fresh water?

[micshagil0574]

Can you use a MH light for fresh water tanks?

I have some old equipment from my past experiences with saltwater tanks. If not, maybe I can post it all on the "For Sale" forum to trade but I would like to use them if I can since I know of their history.

[barrettsline]

10,000 MH light for fresh water?

Yes you can use a 10k mh for freshwater. Makes a very nice shimmer effect.

[moganman]

Yes. Many people do.

[micshagil0574]

Ok... Sweet! Thank you!

[mistahoo]

Re: 10,000 MH light for fresh water?

Of course. I'm actually planning to do the same!

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[micshagil0574]

I will be asking a lot more questions in the future... such as what equipment do I need ... I know a lot of saltwater info but fresh water is a whole new ball game for me. Do I need a skimmer on fresh water?

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: 10,000 MH light for fresh water?

No need for a skimmer but a wet dry filter will be nice

[New_Cichlid11]

+1 for the wetdry, if you use the MH be prepare for some HEAT

[semper]

MH lights are awesome. Not that bad on heat. I have 4 tanks with MH.

including one with 2 x 400 watts.

best look out there IMO

[eklikewhoa]

MH lights are awesome. Not that bad on heat. I have 4 tanks with MH.

including one with 2 x 400 watts.

best look out there IMO

I agree, nothing beats the look of MH.

I've dabbled with the LEDs and it still isn't on par with MH (LoL, no pun intended)

[New_Cichlid11]

the energy bill might disagree

[eklikewhoa]

the energy bill might disagree

gotta pay to play.

[New_Cichlid11]

I guess, they do look amazing. But i rather not deal with heat and energy consumption

[eklikewhoa]

LED has been the close second and with the pros of lower energy consumption and less radiated heat it makes for a very close second.


i will be doing a DIY 3w UP Stars for my new tank after playing with it on my little nano SW tank I've gotten a better grasp of "full spectrum" setups.

[New_Cichlid11]

yea i was also thinking about the 3watt led. i would like to do one as well but i suck with wiring