Need some help with lighting

dvs

dvs

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Well, what I actually need is someone to say, "okay, here is what youre gonna get." lol. I have a 72 gal bowfront. My sig is what I want. Anyways, Id like to have anenomies so Im gonna need MH. So my question is, should I get a light fixture that houses both the blue actinic AND the MH? Or one for the blue and one for the MH? How exactly should I set it up?
Thanks for ANY suggestions
:D
Jen
 
dvs

dvs

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Hey Kip,
Im leaning towards the VHO. Im not gonna add any anemones for awhile so I wasnt gonna buy my MH until then. I just wanted to make sure I had enough room in my hood for both if I purchased them separatly. I dont wanna have to do a complete rehaul of my hood just to get the MH to fit. Think it'll be a problem?
Thanks, again
:)
Jen
 
dvs

dvs

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Okay, thats what I was wondering. Also, do I have to put the MH in the center? Can they go in the front or back of the tank? The one at my LFS has a VHO then, in the middle 3 MH, then another VHO. I would probably put them more towards the front than the back since I have a bow front.
:)
Jen
 
slick

slick

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I would try ro center the MH as much as possible. That way you get a nice even spread over the entire tank. Is your canopy tall enough to house a MH?
 
dvs

dvs

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lol, I havent gotten it yet. Theres a hood that goes with the stand but Im seriously thinking about hanging something from the ceiling. Not sure yet. How much room would I need? The hood is about 5-6" tall I guess. Been awhile since Ive seen it.
Jen
 
slick

slick

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That will not be tall enough. You have to remember that your MH socket bracket hangs down like 3 inches. You will have to have something built to sit on your tank that is taller or like you said have something hang from above.
 
dvs

dvs

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So you make custom canopies? Hmmmm, we might have to do some talkin. lol
Im gonna go check on Thursday to find out exactly how tall it is.
I think Im coming to the conclusion that I might have to pick up an extra job to fund all of this. lol.
Jen
 
slick

slick

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Jen, I would be glad to help you out, but unfortunately I can't make canopys for a bow front. If I can help you with questions let me know.
 
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