MH Reflectors: Parallel or Perpendicular

[nickoz]

Subject says it all.
Which to you perfer and why?
-nick

 

[broomer5]

Parallel for MH is what I chose.
They fit better in my lighting scheme, and the supplemental VHO run along side of the parallel better in my canopy.

 

[jarre]

I'll second Broomer!!

 

[hairtrigger]

Yes, parallel. That also leaves you additional lighting options.
Halide, Halide, Halide. Ow, my eyes.

 

[ironreef]

there made to get more light spread perp. But if your tank is under 24" wide and 4ft long it probally doesn't matter. But I still have min perp. Mine in 24"x 4ft.

 

[josh]

Parallel for small tanks that don't have the extra width to accomodate supp. lights.
PFO makes a nice parallel reflector with side slots for supp. lighting.