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mikesb@comcast.net - 30 Jan 2005 19:14 GMT

Hello Group,
I have a 58 gallon Oceanic tank which is 36" long. I might consider
a metal halide lighting system soon but from reading reference books I found
out that one MH bulb only covers an area of about 2 sq. ft. Most systems
for sale only include one bulb. Would this be O.K. for my tank or should I
keep looking for a fixture with 2 bulbs- if any? Has anyone else had this
problem with their 36" tank? Thanks- MIKE

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Marc Levenson - 30 Jan 2005 20:35 GMT

You can squeeze two MH bulbs over your tank to get adequate
coverage. As you shop, look for a retro kit that has "dual
MH" ballasts, sockets, and bulbs.

Marc

> Hello Group,
> I have a 58 gallon Oceanic tank which is 36" long. I might consider
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> keep looking for a fixture with 2 bulbs- if any? Has anyone else had this
> problem with their 36" tank? Thanks- MIKE

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Matt Levek - 30 Jan 2005 21:44 GMT

here is the daul ballast i have works great

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=PF1412&ast=&key=

> You can squeeze two MH bulbs over your tank to get adequate coverage. As
> you shop, look for a retro kit that has "dual MH" ballasts, sockets, and
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>> tank or should I keep looking for a fixture with 2 bulbs- if any? Has
>> anyone else had this problem with their 36" tank? Thanks- MIKE

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