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how to maximize light?
SO i have a hood that is 48 long 30 wide
I am running 2 400 watt MH SE What is more efficient for the light, to run then like this: A) parall II II front of tank or B) in line == == front of tank I will be using reflectors. The tank is 48long x 30 deep x 28 high |
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I vote B.
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i vote A, that will creat areas of intense light, in the areas where the two light flows colide.
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B - unless you don't want to cover the entire tank.
If you really want the best lighting, get some LA3 reflectors. These things rock, though they are big. John
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B
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Based upon your reflectors' light footprints and how you want to light your tank you would have to compare the two orientations.
The thing about perp mounting in a tank that is longer side-to-side vs front-to-back is that light won't be shining up the front and back as much and make more of a swatch from side-to-side. However, I ended up mounting my Iwasakis parallel in my very narrow 55long because I have corals hanging from the back side of the tank too. If that tank was even a 75 or anything else as wide or wider, I would have mounted the lights perp also. ps fig 1 is perp and fig 2 is parallel
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The type of reflectors you buy will determine the layout as they are designed for a specific orientation.
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I would go with A. I have a 30" deep and wide tank. That seem to work best for me. Consider the Luminarc reflectors for better light coverage front to back.
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i'm looking at parabolic reflectors like the spider or the pfo ones... the Luminarcs are nice, but too much for me... seems the crowd is split...
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Can I vote for C? I recently switched from 400 watt 10K's to 20K's and was surprised with the difference in brightness. I then switched my reflectors and couldn't be happier. Lumenarc's are well worth the money IMO.
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