creativity needed: Mounting t-5 under canopy

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Kevin_E, May 25, 2013.

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I'll give an hour a week a go then. I'll be up to 8 hours at the end of June lol.
     
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    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    My concern is the heat the halide will put on the t-5 lamp. I can't put it flush on the front wall due to the framing. It would have to be mounted on the back-side of the framing, putting the lamp really close to the center of the halide.
     
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