150W light in Rio 180

[dawidmNS]

Hi there

Im just wondering if 150W light will cover enough the Rio 180? Maybe not all the sides but how do you think it will do?
Worth a try? As I have quite good deal for halidate light 150W.

Regards
Dawid

 

[Tom]

If it doesn't, lift it up a bit higher and you will get better spread.

Tom

 

[dawidmNS]

Ok thats good

Is 50 pound for Arcadia 150W halidate a good price for it?
I will probably change the bulb as it is 14K 3/4 months old but will see how it looks.

Regards
Dawid

 

[mfcphil]

isnt 150W for 40 gallons a bit OTT?

 

[Tom]

It is a bit, yeah. Lifted up higher above the surface a bit will lower the intensity, as well as give better spread.

 

[dawidmNS]

Im selling this lamp as it is not enough, i had to put it so high that I can forget to have any carpet plants.
Instead Ive got 6x39W t5 light unit but only 3 tubes inserted.