Best way to hang MH

ScottC · 08-21-2001, 05:57 PM

Hi everyone...

150G tank, 6' long I will use 2 400w MHs. Should I go with 2 pendants, or 2 bulbs in fixtures hanging, bulbs on their sides. The pendants will be easier to install, but which configuration will give me the best output?

Thanks,

Scott

botp2k1 · 08-23-2001, 02:23 PM

Scott, horizontally would give you the best ouput from the bulbs. So sideways is what you should try to obtain.

VPWoodwork1 · 08-24-2001, 10:59 AM

Yes best output would be horizontal. You can either buy or make a canopy for the tank. Make sure it is tall enough though, to prevent heat transfer from the bulbs to tank and also splash. Also with a canopy the light will be directed at the tank better.
Glenn

ScottC · 08-24-2001, 01:47 PM

I already have 1 250 and 1 400 MH 6500k bulbs hanging over my 30G horizontally, parallel with 2 55w actinic PCs.

I was just wondering if there was going to be much of a difference in output if I hang bulbs from pandants over the 150. It would be a lot easier, but as the case with most everything involving the hobby, that would be out of the question!!

Thanks!!

Scott

08-21-2001, 05:57 PM	#1
ScottC Council Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 297	Best way to hang MH Hi everyone... 150G tank, 6' long I will use 2 400w MHs. Should I go with 2 pendants, or 2 bulbs in fixtures hanging, bulbs on their sides. The pendants will be easier to install, but which configuration will give me the best output? Thanks, Scott

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08-23-2001, 02:23 PM	#2
botp2k1 Just Moved In Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 29	Scott, horizontally would give you the best ouput from the bulbs. So sideways is what you should try to obtain.

08-24-2001, 10:59 AM	#3
VPWoodwork1 Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 17	Yes best output would be horizontal. You can either buy or make a canopy for the tank. Make sure it is tall enough though, to prevent heat transfer from the bulbs to tank and also splash. Also with a canopy the light will be directed at the tank better. Glenn

08-24-2001, 01:47 PM	#4
ScottC Council Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 297	I already have 1 250 and 1 400 MH 6500k bulbs hanging over my 30G horizontally, parallel with 2 55w actinic PCs. I was just wondering if there was going to be much of a difference in output if I hang bulbs from pandants over the 150. It would be a lot easier, but as the case with most everything involving the hobby, that would be out of the question!! Thanks!! Scott

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