[APD] Re: Open Tanks and CF Lighting

[wcwirla at verizon_net]

I have this exact configuration - the AH Supply 1x55 kit over a 29 
galo.  The fixture is mounted to a shop made hood with a hinged lid.  
The light fixture is 2-3 inches above the surface of the water.  I used 
to have 4x20 watt normal fluorescent in the same configuration.  No 
problems so far.  The manufacturer recommends that a cover glass be 
used.  Opinions went 50/50 when I posed the cover glass question on 
several forums.  My only concern would be light intensity loss at 11 
inches above the surface.

WMC

On Feb 26, 2005, at 6:53 AM, aquatic-plants-request at actwin_com wrote:

> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 19:22:19 EST
> From: Linkindoc at aol_com
> Subject: [APD] open top tanks and compact fluorescent lighting
> To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
>
> Has anyone tried mounting compact fluorescent lights over an open  
> tank?  I
> would like to attach a 55 watt fixture from AH Supply on the  
> underside of a
> shelve that is 11 inches above my 29 gallon tank.  I  would prefer not 
> to have a
> cover on this tank and am wondering if the fixture  would be far 
> enough above
> the water for this to work.
> Denise


WM Cwirla

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