dkh0331
01/22/2003, 10:22 AM
I will begin setting up my 55 gal reef tank very soon. Tank dimensions are 48�L X 12�W X 20�H. I will have a 4-5� DSB. The lighting system is a CustomSeaLife MH/PC combo w/ 2 – 175W MH/10K and 2 - 65W PC’s/7.1K. Looking at housing predominately LPS’s and clams.
Questions that I have:
1. 99.99% sure this is enough lite to house LPS’s and claims in this tank – looking for verification.
2. I am planning on hanging the lite fixture so the MH’s are about 6-7� off the top of tank. Is this this correct height?
3. The lite fixture came w/ a plexiglass cover that slides into the bottom of the fixture. The lites only sit about 2� or so from the plexiglass cover. Will the heat from the lites melt this and/or restrict the lite to the tank? Should I keep this in or remove it?
4. If I remove the plexiglass cover from the fixture, which would a be a better solution – a glass top or egg crate on top of the tank to keep the jumpers in?
Thoughts and comments sincerely appreciated!!
David
Questions that I have:
1. 99.99% sure this is enough lite to house LPS’s and claims in this tank – looking for verification.
2. I am planning on hanging the lite fixture so the MH’s are about 6-7� off the top of tank. Is this this correct height?
3. The lite fixture came w/ a plexiglass cover that slides into the bottom of the fixture. The lites only sit about 2� or so from the plexiglass cover. Will the heat from the lites melt this and/or restrict the lite to the tank? Should I keep this in or remove it?
4. If I remove the plexiglass cover from the fixture, which would a be a better solution – a glass top or egg crate on top of the tank to keep the jumpers in?
Thoughts and comments sincerely appreciated!!
David