Should I raise my MH lighting?

[coral keeper]

I have a 28 gallon HQI Nano-Cube that has a 150 watt MH. I was wondering, If I raise the hood up like 6-12 inches, Will it heat up the tank the same amount it would as it would right on top of the tank? Will I still be able to keep anything I want if I raise it 6-12 inches.
Here is the link to my diary.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/322862/coral-keepers-28-gallon-nano-cube-hqi-diary

 

[nietzsche]

have you looked into a small chiller for it? how hot is it getting?

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

the farther you raise it the less it will heat the tank and imo thats the option to go with not a chiller for a 28 gallon

 

[nietzsche]

so whats the point of buying an AIO tank if you have to have the hood raised 12 inches off the water? you might as well take the MH out of the hood or just get a sunpod or something

 

[coral keeper]

I didn't say it WILL be at 12 inches high. I was thinking like 6 inches at least. No, I'm not going to be getting a chiller because they are too expensive. The tank isn't set up yet.

 

[rs1831]

I have my mh about 3-4 inches off the top of my 29 gallon with a fan blowing across the top and I've had no problems.

 

[coral keeper]

Ok, Then I'll raise it 3-4 inches and put a fan blowing across the top.

 

[rs1831]

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2644684
Ok, Then I'll raise it 3-4 inches and put a fan blowing across the top.
Good luck, let me know how that works out for you.

 

[coral keeper]

Originally Posted by rs1831
http:///forum/post/2644906
Good luck, let me know how that works out for you.
Thanks, Will do.

 

[aztec reef]

Or you could leave the hood where is at, and just install 2 small fans on it.
1st fan in the back near the bottom of hood. blowing air into the hood.
2nd fan on the roof of the hood. blowing air out of the hood.
Even better, 2 fans in back of hood and 1 fan on the roof of hood.

 

[smokingreefer]

What is your temp at the current level? I know I couldn't keep my 29 under 85 when it was right over the tank. I've since upgraded to a bigger tank and the temp is stable. The only problem with moving it higher is you lose light intensity the further away it gets from the tank.

 

[coral keeper]

Like I said before. The tank doesn't have water in it.

 

[coral keeper]

Ok, I raised the light 3 inches. Here are a few pictures.

This fan is VERY strong. Its got an adjustable speed thing too.

I'm going to go cut out a mesh to cover the aquarium top so fish wont jump out. I got the 4 legs from the LFS.
*Note* there are NO fish in there right now.

 

[aztec reef]

It looks good . i don't think you'll have problems.. I used to run a 29g tank with 250W mh+ 2 54w actinics. about 7" from water surface, no fans , no glass cover. & no problems.. I had them hanging from the ceiling though, not that it makes alot of difference..

 

[coral keeper]

Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
http:///forum/post/2656636
It looks good . i don't think you'll have problems.. I used to run a 29g tank with 250W mh+ 2 54w actinics. about 7" from water surface, no fans , no glass cover. & no problems.. I had them hanging from the ceiling though, not that it makes alot of difference..
Thanks! Yeah.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

looks good. good job

 

[coral keeper]

Originally Posted by rebelprettyboy
http:///forum/post/2656652
looks good. good job
Thanks!