lights question

[cgh38]

What is the apropiate light mount above the aquarium ? center? back ? and how high ?
Just got my CustomSeaLife Metal Halide 10,000K - Power Compact Hood, 49", (2)175watt Metal Halide Lamps (2)65watt Power Compact Actinic for my 90G
Thanks in advance!

[grafxguy]

It all depends on what you have in your tank, size of tank, accessibility needed to get into the tank. Many factors. Center and 4-8 inches above the water usually work. eric

[edwardlmarshall]

I have that same rig and I put it right on top of my aquarium (with glass top), and back far enough so that I can open the hinged lids. It hangs off the back a bit but that has never been a detriment as far as I can tell.

[cgh38]

Did you put the halides in front or the actinics?
Thanks

[mufflerguy]

Some online stores tell you toiput it directly on top of the glass cover. What I have heard is 8-12 inches from the water is good as this will not heat the water as much.
Where did you buy this fixture & for what cost?
I am shopping for the same fixture , only w/250w MHs (30"deep)

[cgh38]

I bought mine at http://www.coralreefsupply.com/detai...HPCH_49_10_175
for $599.00 but I see now the price went up.

[cgh38]

still free shipping though