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Old 01/10/2008, 07:10 PM
kremit2007 kremit2007 is offline
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Suggestions on a hood...

I just got one of the Current U.S.A. Satellite Dual Daylight/Actinic fixtures which sits about 3 inches above my tank. I also do not have a glass lid on there anymore as to allow more light to shine through. The problem I am having, is the tank is way too bright now, it literally lights up my apartment at school. The manufacture says not to put this ballast under a hood but I beg to differ. Have you guys heard of anyone placing this type of light under a hood? I will build my own if I have to, thats not a problem. Please give me suggestions as to how I can block the light from at least escaping about the tank a little bit. Thanks..
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Old 01/10/2008, 07:11 PM
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Sorry, I meant to keep the light from escaping ABOVE the tank. Since the ballast sits so high, lots of light is spread out and glows in every direction, I hope this makes sense...
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Old 01/10/2008, 07:13 PM
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can you push the hood back towards the back of the tank ? Should cut down what escapes the front.
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Old 01/10/2008, 07:20 PM
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Hmm..I just tried that, and it didn't work. The tank may not be deep enough to make that kinda difference...Thanks for the suggestions? ANy others?
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Old 01/10/2008, 08:15 PM
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Hmm. Anybody else have any ideas?
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