JHiestand Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Finally got my bulbs from fleabay and I built a half *** wood stand to get an idea on height. I will make a nice aluminum hood after I figure out what height everything should be. Upgraded from a 175 to two 250w over my 30 breeder frag tank. The bulbs are at 13" right now from water. What height is optimal on this size tank? Thanks and here is a pic of it now... Don't talk ish about my hood. lol This was about 3 min after bulbs were on, it is much brighter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Sweet Hood, Not!..........Jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I got two 250s 8 1/2 inch on my 65 and its keeping sps at about 8 inches deep with no prob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 8 1/2 inches from surface 8 frpm top ot tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHiestand Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 I was thinking maybe 9" that way I can still reach in without lifting the hood. I will have a hinged front cover also, so pretty much all the light will be directed into the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yeah i got a lumen reflector with bat wings i fear a bulb getting wet but ive personally never have had it happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHiestand Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yeah i got a lumen reflector with bat wings i fear a bulb getting wet but ive personally never have had it happen Yeah that's why I was thinking at the least 9 Inches, especialy because it's a frag tank and i'll be in it more often than a display. Thanks everyone for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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