Too much?

[Raggamuffin]

I ran into an amazing deal from a guy I trust. Basically it is a 400w MH set up in excellent condition reflector is a Lumen Arc III, ballast is a PFO magnetic 400w. I guess my question is should I run with this on my 40 breeder I am setting up or should I see if I can get a trade for a 250W DE set up? I love the galaxy selectable ballasts and hear they work very well on DE bulbs.

 

[luke33]

You can but you are going to have to really acclimate your corals. Personally i would get a 250w if your going MH as it will be plenty for a 40g breeder. And you can save some electricity.

 

[mdb_talon]

Personally no way i would do that. Even ignoriing the light output the heat would be too much imo.

 

[swannyson7]

As stated above, it could be done, but you'll have to light acclimate everything. I'd reccommend sticking with the 250w to save $$ on your electric bill and prevent the heating issues involved with a 400w halide on that size tank.

 

[Tabasco1]

I wouldnt run a 400 on a 40, that is 10w per gallon.. insane! But if it is a great deal, you could get it and then trade down for a 250w, but you will then be dependant on someone needing and upgrade and that someone having a decent light.

 

[Reef Pets]

400W is a lot of light over a 40 breeder, a lot of light.... I personally would go with the 250

 

[Raggamuffin]

Thanks for the responces :) The 40B will be plumbed through a wall into a 75g sump, 20g remote DSB, 20g macro fuge, 20g Long frag tank... I am not worried about heat at all if anything that will help lol. For the price I am paying I have NO problem sitting on it for a year if I have to in order to find a trade.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

Thanks for the responces :) The 40B will be plumbed through a wall into a 75g sump, 20g remote DSB, 20g macro fuge, 20g Long frag tank... I am not worried about heat at all if anything that will help lol. For the price I am paying I have NO problem sitting on it for a year if I have to in order to find a trade.

There is not a bad idea - If you are getting a great price, you probably could resale and bank the extra money or do a trade for a nice light. I agree above its a little excessive.