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09/16/2009, 07:21 PM
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help with lighting a 8" canopy
I am setting up my 210 ( 6 x 2.5 x 3 )
need help with lighting I want (3) MH (400w) reflectors & ballists T5's LED monlights any good suggestions with a low profile hood canopy? most LFS are saying i am out of luck due to MH fixtures will be 2"off the water level. I do have a chiller and canopy fans thanks |
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09/16/2009, 07:43 PM
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I built my canopy so the top of the reflectors stick out- the bottoms are even with the top of the canopy.
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Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater |
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09/16/2009, 07:46 PM
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I used to have a link, cannot find it. My canopy is about 5" high, and the reflectors make 2 large bumps on top- IDK if that is ab option for you or not.
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09/17/2009, 03:57 AM
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so you think to cut the top of the canopys for the reflectors
might not look that good
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