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Old 01/10/2008, 08:49 AM
Rubicon06 Rubicon06 is offline
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250w Metal Halide Distance Above Tank?

Hi,

I'm interested in hanging a 250w Metal Halide Pendant over my 5.5g

The tank is only 11in deep, so how high above it should the light be mounted?

Thanks!
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Old 01/10/2008, 05:32 PM
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you have a 250W halide over a 5.5G? That is way, way over kill i would go any higher than a 70W halide on that, if even that.
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Old 01/10/2008, 06:35 PM
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I agree, way to much light.

If you stick with it I'd put it up 2"+ or your water might start to boil
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Old 01/11/2008, 01:53 AM
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m2434 i think meant 2' not 2 inches
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:53 PM
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I was just considering it, but hadn't purchased.

It was a good deal, so wanted some opinions, I figured most would think it was overkill, but if you mount it higher I think it would even out.

Instead I just built a stand last night for my 70w halide to mount to, so that is what I plan on using
 


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