Lights = FIRE

[discus510]

i dont think u need such a strong lighting for ur refug/sump ur whole sump look like its a 20 gallon think ur better off goin to HD to get a clip on for 5 bucks and a 14 watts spiral bulb make sure its at least 5500k if can get the 6500k for another 5 tats 10 bucks

 

[chatyak]

i dont think u need such a strong lighting for ur refug/sump ur whole sump look like its a 20 gallon think ur better off goin to HD to get a clip on for 5 bucks and a 14 watts spiral bulb make sure its at least 5500k if can get the 6500k for another 5 tats 10 bucks

The pictures are of a 90 gallon sump.

I will return this light folks and I do have a clip around, so I'll look for a bulb to put to use.

Any recommendations on the water depth for chaeto? Is a 9x9 box ok? I'm not sure if I should build it into my sump or have it separate on top of the sump.

 

[khaosinc]

I like to keep cheato seperate only for the reason that it has an amazing ability to lose 1 little strand and that strand grown in to something to clog pumps (for me). Plus I like to play with other macros and its easier to keep ones that float and ones that put down roots seperate

 

[glazer]

Hmmm, I guess I don't understand the concern with the light. I've used CF fixtures that had three to four times the wattage of that and it was nothing more than a plastic box with an acrylic splash shield. Yeah, they got warm.... but hot enough to start a fire or melt glass? Um no... not even close. That thing is in a metal case and has a glass lens even... just can't fathom it being a problem. Back in "the day" when CF lighting was the shiznit I had 96 watt power quads screwed to the inside lid of a wood canopy and never thought twice about it.

Steve

 

[Pickupman66]

that light is MFG by designers Edge out of seattle. look them up designersedge.com. I used to rep them to the hardware stores. they are good. you wont have to worry about it burning down as the CF dont produce that much heat.

 

[ddeneve]

Why do you have that glass there anyways? Just let it hang.

 

[Sharpie_]

or place it beside the tank and light it from the side, it appears there is more surface area that way as well.

 

[chatyak]

Why do you have that glass there anyways? Just let it hang.

I was just testing the look of it shooting to-down. I had it standing next to the tank before.