dwdenny
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I am in the process of upgrading the lighting in my AP 12g. I am going to DIY a canopy iso I was thinking of putting in a 70w MH retro. I will use the ballast from the current hood so that I can use the PC for dusk/dawn and the LED for moon lights. All Zoa tank maybe a ric or two.
1st question is should I go with the 14kk or 20kk bulb?
2nd question how high should I have the bulb off the surface?
I was thinking about 6" but I am not sure as I have never used MH.
I will have 2 or 3 fans to help cool things and I keep the Air at 75 in the house so that will help keep things cool as well.
Here is a quick pic (I know the cyano is there I added another pw and that has taken care of it)
Thanks for your input
Doug
1st question is should I go with the 14kk or 20kk bulb?
2nd question how high should I have the bulb off the surface?
I was thinking about 6" but I am not sure as I have never used MH.
I will have 2 or 3 fans to help cool things and I keep the Air at 75 in the house so that will help keep things cool as well.
Here is a quick pic (I know the cyano is there I added another pw and that has taken care of it)
Thanks for your input
Doug