overkill??

[ooooooohhpeter]

8 gallon reef tank with 80 watts power compact?? 10/1 ratio yes or no?

 

[doktorj99]

not really....just watch to see what corals want to be lower in the tank....are you hanging the light or right on the tank??

 

[jtrzerocool]

just be careful with the heat factor!

 

[ooooooohhpeter]

its probably going to be 4 inches above my tank with the legs
Originally Posted by doktorj99
not really....just watch to see what corals want to be lower in the tank....are you hanging the light or right on the tank??

 

[ooooooohhpeter]

im going to have an open tank. so hopefully no worries
Originally Posted by jtrzerocool
just be careful with the heat factor!

 

[badboyj]

you might need a small fan..

 

[ooooooohhpeter]

my light fixture will have a fan on it.
Originally Posted by BadBoyJ
you might need a small fan..

 

[badboyj]

then you should be good ...good luck!!