Lights too close to water

[dsbdude]

I was wondering how close/faraway should your aquarium lights be away from the water.....

 

[michaeltx]

what kind of lights are they?
Mike

 

[dsbdude]

Current USA Nova Extreme 4x54 watts T5HO...2 day time...2 actinics
P.S. 4 moonlights!

 

[shinobi9119]

Originally Posted by DSBdude
http:///forum/post/2547326
Current USA Nova Extreme 4x54 watts T5HO...2 day time...2 actinics
P.S. 4 moonlights!

I have the same fixture, its in my own canopy and the bottom of the fixture is about 3 inches off the water