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Old 08/13/2007, 05:12 PM
mderise mderise is offline
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Recommended height for lighting

Anyone have the recommended height for lighting. I have a 180g. (72x25x25) with 4-96w PC and 3-250W MH. Any suggestions????
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Old 08/13/2007, 05:42 PM
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I keep my 250 DE HQI MH 8-10 inches from the water. MH will heat your water, so give em some room. I keep the t5s about 6 inches, but they could probably be 2 inches, just depends on water splashing.
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Old 08/13/2007, 06:23 PM
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The MH will heat the water but the closer it is to the water the less light wasted into the open. I have heard(read perhaps) 5" is a good height for the bulb from the water.
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Old 08/13/2007, 08:09 PM
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MH's should be 8" to 12" inches, but if you can, play around and see what your tank likes the best.
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Old 08/13/2007, 08:30 PM
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MH's should be 8" to 12" inches, but if you can, play around and see what your tank likes the best.
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