Too much light?

stonecold · 02/18/2008, 06:43 PM

I'm getting a 4x3x2 (Lenghtxwidthxheight) tank and thinking of going with:

2 - L3 reflectors
2 - 400watts SE MH bulbs
3 - Super Actinics VHO

Is this too much light? Do you guys forsee any heat issues?

Thanks!

italia · 02/21/2008, 08:52 AM

I do think there will always be heat issues especially with 400watt halides. what are your plans for how high off the water surface are you putting the lights?

I have a project in the making that I will post a huge build thread when I'm done of a 92 corner with 2 250 watt halide with lumenbright reflectors along with 4x24" VHO ran in a "W" pattern.
Will look really cool if my drawings and scetches can come to life. I plan on having my lights about 8-10" off the water surface and I'm putting a nice dual fan setup blowing the heat forward.

are you putting the lights inside a canopy or are you having an OPEN TOP tank? Open top tank is the best to allow heat to dispurse but then u will be stuck looking at all the lights.

02/18/2008, 06:43 PM	#1
stonecold Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 679	Too much light? I'm getting a 4x3x2 (Lenghtxwidthxheight) tank and thinking of going with: 2 - L3 reflectors 2 - 400watts SE MH bulbs 3 - Super Actinics VHO Is this too much light? Do you guys forsee any heat issues? Thanks!

02/21/2008, 08:52 AM	#2
italia Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia beach Posts: 138	I do think there will always be heat issues especially with 400watt halides. what are your plans for how high off the water surface are you putting the lights? I have a project in the making that I will post a huge build thread when I'm done of a 92 corner with 2 250 watt halide with lumenbright reflectors along with 4x24" VHO ran in a "W" pattern. Will look really cool if my drawings and scetches can come to life. I plan on having my lights about 8-10" off the water surface and I'm putting a nice dual fan setup blowing the heat forward. are you putting the lights inside a canopy or are you having an OPEN TOP tank? Open top tank is the best to allow heat to dispurse but then u will be stuck looking at all the lights.