Lighting question

anjiro

anjiro

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So my question is about the ambient temperature and its effect of the brightness in lighting. I added a Coralife 96 watt quad bulb to my nano cube hood but I havent been running it for fear of of heating. So I'm curious if the effect is on the water or on the actual bulbs? Cause I realize that my water temp rose about 2 degrees the one day I did run it. Just curious thanks for all your help
 
mudplayerx

mudplayerx

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As long as your tank water does not exceed 86 degrees and does not fluctuate more than 2 degrees F a day then you are fine. Of course this is a generalization and doesn't take into account species that require cooler waters.
 
anjiro

anjiro

Member
I was asking if the effects of the heat is bad for the bulbs themselves.... Or is it just water temp I have to watch? I assume that its the water temp that is in need of the most attention. I appreciate both of your responses. :)
 
mudplayerx

mudplayerx

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Originally Posted by Anjiro
http:///forum/post/2993097
I was asking if the effects of the heat is bad for the bulbs themselves.... Or is it just water temp I have to watch? I assume that its the water temp that is in need of the most attention. I appreciate both of your responses. :)
I don't think heat would hurt the bulbs themselves. I could be wrong though.
 
sickboy

sickboy

Active Member
Originally Posted by Anjiro
http:///forum/post/2993097
I was asking if the effects of the heat is bad for the bulbs themselves.... Or is it just water temp I have to watch? I assume that its the water temp that is in need of the most attention. I appreciate both of your responses. :)
Oh ok, the temp shouldn't hurt the bulbs unless there is absolutely no air movement, it is the water temp to be worried about.
 
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