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Old 06/26/2003, 02:19 PM
odoprelude odoprelude is offline
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DIY canopy for 400w halide and two 55w PC's??

I am needing to find or construct a canopy for my 55 gallon reef tank. I have a 400w Iwaski and two 55w PC's that I'll need to mount in there. How far off the water should the mh be? Does anyone have any plans that would work for these or know where I can find some for a canopy that would fit the bill? Thanks! Any insight would help.
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Old 06/26/2003, 02:40 PM
Coop24n9 Coop24n9 is offline
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no insight here, but i am going to be doing the same pretty soon. wondering if you get any plans, please foward them to me.
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Old 06/27/2003, 11:21 AM
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My MH bulb is probably 6 inches from the water. The closer you put it, the hotter your water gets and the more your bulb is at risk.
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Old 06/27/2003, 06:24 PM
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is your MH a 400w? six inches, that would make most store-bought canopies usable, is that correct? I do appreciate your help.
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Old 06/30/2003, 06:24 AM
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Yes, its a 400 w.
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