Finally
So, I finally got my light kit and built a box and hung them from my
ceiling.
Setup:
2 X 250 Watt Metal Halide 10,000K
2 X 54 Watt(I think) Actinic T5 flourescent.
That's mounted in a metal reflector.
4 X Blue LED lights for my nighttime pleasure.
I built a wooden box (lights are separated from wood by metal and
spacers provided so not a fire risk(I hope)) And put a 4.5" Radio Shack
Fan to evacuate the hot air. There is a piece of glass shielding the
whole bit from the water.
Questions:
1. How high above the waterline should the lights hang?
2. How long should each of the lights be on? I understand there is a
cycle I should follow...Like 1 hour actinic....then X hours both...then
1 hour actinic. Not sure what the recommendations are. As with all
things in the hobby opinions are varied. Thought I'd try here.
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