MH lighting advice for my 55 gal.

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by hottielover14, Aug 12, 2004.

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  1. hottielover14

    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    one more thing, how far off the water surface should they be and also how far apart from each fixture should they be.
     
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    Each pendant is good for 2 sq feet so on a 4 foot tank make them each 1 foot off center lengthwise. 8" to 10" off the water is good!
     
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    so each of them 1 foot from the center.
     
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    yep! Then centered front to back.
     
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    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    ok thanks for all your help
     
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