to much light or ok

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by mikearcum, Apr 4, 2010.

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  1. mikearcum

    mikearcum Plankton

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    i have a 72g bow tank is two 400w metal halides to much there 12'' from the tank
     
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  2. frkid247

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    IMO no. you have them really high up.
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Just be careful when acclimating corals to the tank, give them time. Low light fish might not come out except to feed.
     
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  4. mikearcum

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    so its good like it is or bring them down
     
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    no i wouldnt bring them down. i would just leave them up high because a 400 watt metal halide is going to penetrate the water really deep.
     
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    They are good for 36" deep tanks if I remember right.
     
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  7. mikearcum

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    ok thanks
     
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