T5 Lights - How far above the water?

Black Mammoth · 02/12/2006, 09:37 AM

Hello everyone. I just got my T5 retro kit in. I'm in the process of building a canopy for my tank. How far above the water do I need my T5 lights to be?

lunner · 02/12/2006, 09:52 AM

In my setup, there is a glass shield approx. 1" above the water. and the lights are 2" above the glass.

mikeatjac · 02/12/2006, 09:54 AM

3" tops

keeperofthefish · 02/12/2006, 11:24 AM

Kinda depends on available space and what kind of reflectors you have, but I would agree--no more than 3" or you may as well be using NO--the light will scatter too much.

02/12/2006, 09:37 AM	#1
Black Mammoth Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lovettsville, VA Posts: 434	T5 Lights - How far above the water? Hello everyone. I just got my T5 retro kit in. I'm in the process of building a canopy for my tank. How far above the water do I need my T5 lights to be?

02/12/2006, 09:54 AM	#3
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02/12/2006, 09:52 AM	#2
lunner Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 305	In my setup, there is a glass shield approx. 1" above the water. and the lights are 2" above the glass.

02/12/2006, 11:24 AM	#4
keeperofthefish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 228	Kinda depends on available space and what kind of reflectors you have, but I would agree--no more than 3" or you may as well be using NO--the light will scatter too much.