Sunpod 150w MH delivered today. Acclimation questions

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  1. CLoob

    CLoob Astrea Snail

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    My Sunpod 150w MH is being delivered today and I have a few questions about tank acclimation. My current lighting is 144w PC. I plan on hanging the Sunpod 8" inches above the BC29. Eggcrate or screen is out of the question. How many hours should I run the Sunpod for to acclimate the tank? Current PC's, Actinics run from 6:45a - 9pm. 10k's run from 9am - 7pm.
     
    CLoob, Mar 24, 2008
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  2. Tangster

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    Why use the screening over the tank ? I'd hang it a tad higher or to the pount that the light is hitting the top rim of the tank for even lighting and depending on what K bulb you are moving to will determine the lighting period also keep an eye on the heat.. The plastic egg crating may warp or even melt . watch it.
     
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  3. CLoob

    CLoob Astrea Snail

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    I'm not using any screening or eggcrate. So you think I should hang it about 9-10 inches above the tank?
     
    CLoob, Mar 24, 2008
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