Open top over tank

I just had a question in regards to my top being open on my Aquapod 24 gal tank. I orginally bought it a little over a month ago with the fixed top but upgraded the lighting to a coralife 150 metal halide. THe top is open and the only thing above it is the light which is about eight to ten inches from the water. I am not having a heating issue with the metal halides but was wondering if having the top open will be ok for the fish and the corals that I plan to add in the future..... Thanks for your thoughts in advance....Bill...

 

It's better that way so you can have more gas exchange at the surface (like oxygen and such). 2 out of my three tanks have been open top.

 

I'd agree with Brandon 100% open tanks are far better.. allows the CO'2 out and 0'2 in

 

+3 you could DIY a hood to shade the light a bit from the veiwing room

 

Thanks. Thats what I was thinking too. Just wanted to make sure that I was on the right path.... Thanks again....Bill...

 

Ditto. I wouldnt have it any other way. Top-less;D

 

LoL That reaction made me laugh. What else can we expect from a 15yo boy anyways? ;D

 

LOL Hell I know 20 to 60 yr old men that oggle more then that l LOL It amazes me how many men will set there until the dollars run out LOL

 

^You better start knowing different men before amcarrig finds out who your friends are