How high should my fuge light be away from the water?

Brandon M · 09/12/2007, 09:48 AM

Currently my fuge light is around 1-2 inches from the surface of my fuge...is this too close?

Its been around a week and there is quite a bit of salt buildup on the bulb...is this normal? Should I just get in the habit of cleaning it regularly?

Carlos · 09/12/2007, 09:53 AM

that should be fine. Some people make it higher. Since it is a fuge and you are growing just macro, the light does not need to be that close to the water. Macro does not require as much light as corals do.

In terms of salt creep, just get in the habit of cleaning it.

Carlos

Davidb6 · 09/12/2007, 11:10 AM

Mine is 2 in from the water but I don't have any salt buildup. You must have strong water movement breaking the service close to the bulb??

Brandon M · 09/12/2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Davidb6
Mine is 2 in from the water but I don't have any salt buildup. You must have strong water movement breaking the service close to the bulb??

Yeah my outlet from my tank drains near the bulb...maybe I'll try and position it a little better

09/12/2007, 09:48 AM	#1
Brandon M Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,116	How high should my fuge light be away from the water? Currently my fuge light is around 1-2 inches from the surface of my fuge...is this too close? Its been around a week and there is quite a bit of salt buildup on the bulb...is this normal? Should I just get in the habit of cleaning it regularly?

09/12/2007, 09:53 AM	#2
Carlos Premium Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,258	that should be fine. Some people make it higher. Since it is a fuge and you are growing just macro, the light does not need to be that close to the water. Macro does not require as much light as corals do. In terms of salt creep, just get in the habit of cleaning it. Carlos __________________ Carlos "Only a fool wants to hear the echo of his own voice." "What do you want for nothing? rrrrrrubber biscuit?" Current Tank Info: Custom 210 gal Reef Octopus Tank with SlimFlow overflow, IceCap 36XL Sump, Reef Octopus ELITE 200INT Skimmer, 2-Part Dosing, 3 x Giesemann VerVve, KH Guardian Alk Controller, ClariSea Roller Filter

09/12/2007, 11:10 AM	#3
Davidb6 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savanah Ga Posts: 770	Mine is 2 in from the water but I don't have any salt buildup. You must have strong water movement breaking the service close to the bulb??