Ballast question

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 2 of 2
  1. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2009
    Messages:
    2,932
    Location:
    Rochester,NY
    LOL u guys are great........
     
    oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009
    oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009
    #11

    2. Click Here!

  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2009
    Messages:
    2,932
    Location:
    Rochester,NY
    LOL what if i hung it 16 inches above the tank haha would that be overkill?
     
    oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009
    oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009
    #12
  3. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    2,108
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    Why waste the light and energy illuminating your floor and walls?
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 29, 2009
    Dr.Fragenstein, Aug 29, 2009
    #13
  4. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2009
    Messages:
    2,047
    Location:
    Itasca, Il
    more like 20-24 inches. 400w thats a lotta penetration. You gotta think wherever your tank is at everything is gonna be lit up around the tank too. You could have 2 20 gallon side by side. Backs to eachother. Interesting idea.
     
    tatted4ever, Aug 29, 2009
    tatted4ever, Aug 29, 2009
    #14
  5. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2009
    Messages:
    2,932
    Location:
    Rochester,NY

    Very good point lol dang looks like this is going on cl, what would be a fair price the bulb is new
     
    oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009
    oceanparadise1, Aug 29, 2009
    #15
Page 2 of 2