Glass or Acrylic??

[CKreef]

Should i use glass or acrylic as a cover for my se mh? What would i use? How thick? Tempered? THANKS

 

[DMBillies]

I've never used acrylic for a light, but I know it takes very little heat to make acrylic pliable and warp as witnessed by the tank covers that I so meticulously crafted only to have them sag in the middle.

 

[luckyfish]

Many would say that you do not have to cover se bulbs, it's the de bulbs that emit uv radiation. Are you trying to protect from splash?

 

[CKreef]

Yes i want to protect from water. not that i have seen much splashing in my tank DMBillies that is what i thought. i figured the heat would make acrylic flexible

 

[c_stowers]

Tempered Glass. I've tried using non-tempered and it doesn't end up working well . Trust me, tempered glass is only an extra $10 bucks and it will save you alot of hassel.

 

[c_stowers]

Here is the place I got to temper my glass:

http://nashville.citysearch.com/profile/9338611/nashville_tn/madison_glass_co.html

 

[CKreef]

thanks chris