70w halide on 5g?

[DrBegalke]

Could I use a 70w halide on a 5 gallon? Or would it heat it up too much?

[Eklikewhoa]

Open top, hang it high, all good!

[DrBegalke]

it wont be hanging, it will be on the tank with legs.

[Eklikewhoa]

make tall legs.

[InLimbo87]

You will most likely need to add something else in the form of temp control for a 5g. Maybe one of those little azoo fan units (but keep in mind you will most likely also want a ATO to keep up with the evaporation)

[kar93]

you could try an old computer fan its a cheap easy cooling fan

[DrBegalke]

Or maybe I could keep my apartment at 65 degrees? LOL.

Ya, its going to evaporate alot... but fan is probably the way to go.

[InLimbo87]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11207319#post11207319 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DrBegalke
Or maybe I could keep my apartment at 65 degrees? LOL.

Ya, its going to evaporate alot... but fan is probably the way to go.

That would work too :lol:

[DrBegalke]

Guess I'll give it a go, I'll let you know how it works out..

[gsusfreak]

i still dont understand why you would really need MH lights for a 5 gallon.....ive seen great 5 gallon tanks under PCs

[nanoreefboy]

I have the 70 Watt sunpod on top of my 5.5 and do not have heat issues. I have it with just the standard legs that came with the light and an open top on the tank. Granted it has a built in fan and I also keep the ceiling fan on in the room it is in 24/7. The highest the tank ever got to was 85 when the fan in the room was accidentally turned off. I say go for it, but you will need an auto top off which I have also.

[Eklikewhoa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11236343#post11236343 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gsusfreak
i still dont understand why you would really need MH lights for a 5 gallon.....ive seen great 5 gallon tanks under PCs


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