too much light?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by CG, Feb 14, 2004.

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  1. CG

    CG Bristle Worm

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    heat is fine, i have a bigggg fan running, little to no noise though, its great. thanks for the suggestion about the black mesh i'll definately go get some. when i do that should I actually drape it over the coral or over the full light, thanks!
     
    CG, Feb 17, 2004
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Hmmm not sure how to add the mesh actually. But I know I wouldn't drape it over the light... can you say 'FIRE!!' ;)
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 17, 2004
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  3. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Drape it over the top of the tank between the light and the tank top.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 17, 2004
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  4. CG

    CG Bristle Worm

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    Yeah. I already blew the circut breaker once, good idea...thanks
     
    CG, Feb 17, 2004
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  5. Phil5613

    Phil5613 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You can buid frams out of yard sticks and glue mesh or fiberglass screening (Black) make 5 to 6 and remove one aweek till full light this works better then adjusting light time cycles.
     
    Phil5613, Feb 17, 2004
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  6. Matt Rogers

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    ^^^ Nice one Phil.
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 18, 2004
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  7. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Great idea Phil!
     
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 19, 2004
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  8. hottielover14

    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    so 2000 watts is the most you've ever seen. dang!!! that's some serious light. What type of lights was it, MH?
     
    hottielover14, Mar 4, 2004
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  9. szogun

    szogun Feather Duster

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    no it was 100 x 20W fluorescent light bulbs over a 29 gal :)
     
    szogun, Mar 29, 2004
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  10. hottielover14

    hottielover14 Torch Coral

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    why was there 100 bulbs.
     
    hottielover14, Mar 30, 2004
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