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Unread 06/11/2012, 12:19 PM   #1
R@ck78
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ATI light question

How high above tank should I mount it? It's an 8 bulb sunpower.

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Unread 06/11/2012, 01:26 PM   #2
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Need more info: light size and tank size. FWIW mine is at 6" or so I think


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Unread 06/11/2012, 01:48 PM   #3
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Need more info: light size and tank size. FWIW mine is at 6" or so I think
its a 60g tank 36x21x20. Using a 24" 8 bulb sunpower fixture.

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Unread 06/11/2012, 02:17 PM   #4
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I have mine PM about 8" about. IMO, 8" should be a good starting point.


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Unread 06/11/2012, 08:15 PM   #5
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I agree 8" is a good start.




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Unread 06/11/2012, 08:28 PM   #6
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mine is at 4"


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