will this melt?

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  1. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    i have a 40 gallon acrylic that will be set up for my brother as soon as i finish piecing it together so probably just after christmas....i have a light fixture laying around that has a mh bulb in the center and a set of pcs on either side.....now the acrylic tank has a center brace made of acrylic will the mh melt through this or should i be safe? also would me raising the fixture above a certain height it will be ok?
     
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    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    It will melt and warp the brace.
     
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    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    i figured....worth a shot as i dont know the melting temperature of acrylic...what if the light was raised ~12" above the tank? still no good?
     
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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    The heat will still warp the brace.
     
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    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    alright thanks :-/ i guess back to the drawing board for the lights and ill have to pick up a different set...anything you would personally recommend for a tank that shallow for a diverse reef?
     
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