light , how high

print6196 · #1 12/04/2007, 10:44 PM

I bought this light:

http://cgi.ebay.com/METAL-HALIDE-40...1QQcmdZViewItem

how high above a 46gal bowfront (18" deep) should I hang it?

Thanks

demonsp · #2 12/04/2007, 10:45 PM

Bad link.

yellowwatchmen · #3 12/04/2007, 11:11 PM

yup, link wont work.

print6196 · #4 12/04/2007, 11:40 PM

try this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260178550739

REEF-n-Chicago · #5 12/04/2007, 11:44 PM

What is over your tank now? The "192w jebo"
If so I would start it about eight inches above the tank and reduce the hours that they are "ON"
Lower the light weekly.
Just my opinion> lets see what everyone else thinks

print6196 · #6 12/04/2007, 11:50 PM

Yes, it's the jebo. They are on 12 hours a day.

REEF-n-Chicago · #7 12/04/2007, 11:56 PM

Myself, I would start with them on six hours a day and add two hours a week. I suppose it also depends on your corals..... what do you currently have?

McCrary · #8 12/05/2007, 12:09 AM

I keep my halides about 12" or so above the tank to keep them protected from any splashing that might crack the bulbs.

REEF-n-Chicago · #9 12/05/2007, 12:12 AM

The splashing is a def consideration. I wouldnt suggest them any lower then six inches but that would be based on your fish (splashing) selection!