How high do you hang your lights ?

[candymancan]

I just got my 4x t5ho fixture 24 inch 24w bukbs for my 27g hexagon.

Need to save up cash for the ati bulbs im getting but for now i already cut welded a support and screwed it into my stand.. But i need to know how jigh do you think i should make this light ?


right now its 12 inches from the water line and that seems kinda high to me

 

[Misled]

I'd say 8 to 10 for t5's.

 

[lolgranny]

Mine are about 14" above a 32" tank. 4-250w halides / 3 radions. Growing sps on the floor.


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[candymancan]

I lowered to 8 inches. Looks better like that so well see

 

[lolgranny]

How high do you hang your lights ?

I lowered to 8 inches. Looks better like that so well see

Yea just see how it goes. Just watch and make sure they don't bleach out. Maybe go 2 inches this week and 2 more next week?


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[homer1475]

I have a 6 bulb t5 setup 10 inches above my 90 cube which eems just about right for my corals and tank.

 

[cincyjim]

Mine are 12" off the water and the tank is 24" deep and everything looks happy and doing well.

 

[Fourstars]

Just lowered mine to 8 inches, t-5 and halide 250w. If you lower your lights in an established tank make sure you increase your feeding, helps avoid bleaching.

 

[jd371]

I have the 48" Aquatic Life Hybrid fixture over my 75g, started at 8" off the water surface but found it was in the way when working in the tank. Moved it up to 11" now and gives me more room to work with.