how high

steve_karen · 02/02/2006, 07:23 AM

How high should T5's sit above a 55gal zoo/softie tank? I'm about to build my canopy. It will be a 4x54 tek retro.

SaltyMember · 02/02/2006, 08:08 AM

As close as possible without heating up the tank too much. Maybe 4 inches or so.

Bojan · 02/02/2006, 08:16 AM

I have T5 bulbs 7" above water level.

02/02/2006, 07:23 AM	#1
steve_karen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 188	how high How high should T5's sit above a 55gal zoo/softie tank? I'm about to build my canopy. It will be a 4x54 tek retro.

02/02/2006, 08:08 AM	#2
SaltyMember Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,355	As close as possible without heating up the tank too much. Maybe 4 inches or so.

02/02/2006, 08:16 AM	#3
Bojan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Slovenia Posts: 969	I have T5 bulbs 7" above water level.