how high is to high for a fixture?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by leighton1245, Sep 15, 2011.

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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    I have 2x250w 14K MH and 4Bulb T5 light over my tank it was at about 6-8" off the water surface just finished my canopy and its about 12-13" is that to high?
     
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  2. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Its about right. AI dont know if you have sps or not but if you do and if they start looking like they are burning then raise the fixture up. if they are losing their color the drop the fixture. Mine are about 15 inches above the water level.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think you are in a good range.
     
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  4. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    +1 Bruh is covering it all
     
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  5. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Thanks guys was worried it was to high I made it for about 50$ spray painted with the textured paint then stuck it up there lol looks a bit more modern cause its a open canopy let me see if i can upload a pic of it.
     
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