Power Compact lighting

[slider101]

So it is okay to put PC lights right on top of the tank? If I put them that close, it is an open top tank, that will put the lights about 1 1/2" to 2" from the water surface. Is that okay? I had them closer than I do now but I was getting a little splash on them and salt deposits. The lights have a clear shield over the bulbs but I wasnt sure if this was ok.

 

[crashjt]

mine have beed that way for a while and no problems as of yet....they deffinately dont put out the kind of heat that the halides do so I dont see the problem???

 

[slider101]

Originally Posted by CRASHJT
http:///forum/post/2869618
mine have beed that way for a while and no problems as of yet....they deffinately dont put out the kind of heat that the halides do so I dont see the problem???
Ok, I wasn't so much worried about the heat as I was the splashing. It is sealed but as with alot of things, saltwater has a tendency to corrode things over time. I wasn't sure if that was going to be a problem. I will lower them so I can get some more light in there. THanks.

 

[crashjt]

Sorry I didnt word that right I understand what your saying I was just trying to make an additional point Im not sure how long the guy before me had them but they were like that when I bought my tank