MH and Chiller

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Malachi, Feb 5, 2004.

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  1. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    How many of you use a chiller w/ your MH?
     
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  2. blue_eyes53813

    blue_eyes53813 Flamingo Tongue

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    I dont. In the summer I use an extra fan over the canopy. Otherwise the MH keep the heaters from working so hard in the winter. My lights are 13" over the tank. How high above tank are your lights?

    OHHH yeah, sometimes in the summer I have left a canopy door open to help the heat exscape.
     
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  3. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    shooting for 10" , hanging without a canopy. was suppose to get my MH today but it is going to be week late!!!!!
     
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  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    That sucks.. I hate waiting!

    This summer I plan on breaking down and finally getting a chiller as I live in an old place now without air conditioning.

    Although I could throw a air conditioner in the window.

    Hmm... comes down to the old cool the room, cool the tank debate. [smiley=juggle2.gif]
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 5, 2004
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  5. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    air con Matt, air con.
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Roger that..
    I'll start there and see how it goes.
    :)
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 5, 2004
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