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05-03-2001, 01:03 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Barrington, Rhode Island
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2" for a 100W MH?
Hello,
I want to put the hamilton 100W metal halide universal kit over my 12 Gallon nano. I'd love to be able to put it right into the existing hood. I could do this and the bulb would be about 1 inch or so above the acrylic tank covering, and about 2" over the water. Would this be ok to do? Thanks, Todd |
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05-03-2001, 01:17 PM
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super-reefer
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
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you might melt that plastic or acrylic.
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05-03-2001, 07:02 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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I just added a 175 on my 20, it is 9" over the top of the tank, I noticed that even though I have a fan on it it still heats up quite a bit. Maybe a little more height would be better.
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05-03-2001, 08:37 PM
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Council
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL
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I'd also be weary of water hitting the bulb resulting in it to explode over your system.
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05-04-2001, 09:01 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: So. Cal., USC Country
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I would be a little concerned that the MH would heat the tank up too much if you don't elevate the lights!
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05-05-2001, 12:57 PM
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Council
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: SUWANEE, GA, USA
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I agree...there is no way that would work. not only would the heat be too high, but the bulb will most probably explode. I think it is too risky.
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