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  1. ali1

    ali1 Skunk Shrimp

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    cool. Running fans on my MH is not practical as this is a display tank.

    I guess I'll keep it open until i find a better solution :)
     
    ali1, Oct 26, 2010
    ali1, Oct 26, 2010
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  2. mcfarrow

    mcfarrow Skunk Shrimp

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    I run a glass top on one of mine with the light just inches above it. I've had no problems with it and it definitely helps with evaporation.
     
    mcfarrow, Oct 26, 2010
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  3. BMOUCHKA

    BMOUCHKA Astrea Snail

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    I also run a glass top on mine with 3 250 watt hqis just 6" above the glass. Have a remote sump in basement to deal with heat and gas exchange. works out great
     
    BMOUCHKA, Nov 5, 2010
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I use tempered glass. It holds up to the heat of MHs better. I use the glass in my hood. It contains the heat allowing me to run a pair of fans to more effectively cool the bulbs. Yes, you have to clean it every once in a while... but I do not have to run a chiller due to this setup.

    4 x 250 W halides
    4 x 39 W t-5
    2 x 160 W VHO
     
    jonjonwells, Nov 5, 2010
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