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Genesis · 09/28/2007, 08:04 AM

hey new to the game . i have a 400 w MH bulb would it be too hot on a 30g tank hanging over it at 1ft. tank is about 19x30x12 . also if it will would a dimmerbe recommended not to over heat the tank?

Genesis · 09/28/2007, 08:04 AM

** a dimmer meant to type..

God of thunder · 09/28/2007, 10:32 AM

iÂ´d say thatÂ´s far to much light for that small tank.

BurntOutReefer · 09/28/2007, 10:37 AM

I dont think you can use a dimmer with MH......
12" above the tank would be ok.....also run a fan across the top to keep cool...

Genesis · 09/29/2007, 09:18 AM

thank you

09/28/2007, 08:04 AM	#1
Genesis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 9	light hey new to the game . i have a 400 w MH bulb would it be too hot on a 30g tank hanging over it at 1ft. tank is about 19x30x12 . also if it will would a dimmerbe recommended not to over heat the tank?

09/28/2007, 10:32 AM	#3
God of thunder Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iceland Posts: 627	iÂ´d say thatÂ´s far to much light for that small tank. __________________ Not guts, no glory! Current Tank Info: 95 Gal Eheim MP, 400W coralvue reeflux 10k 4x25W T5 25k

09/28/2007, 10:37 AM	#4
BurntOutReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 4,376	I dont think you can use a dimmer with MH...... 12" above the tank would be ok.....also run a fan across the top to keep cool...

09/29/2007, 09:18 AM	#5
Genesis Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 9	thank you