MH hood heat problem

[reefhunters]

I just installed an AGA 210 with hood and matching stand. I choose the coralife aquapro 72 inch mh light. Im having trouble with heat under the canopy. I called AG and they said I need to vent the top more. I'm just looking for the cheapest and quietest way to get air flow for the lights. 2 weeks with the lights and one igniter has already burned out. need help!!!

 

[slovan]

Try using CPU fans in the canopy and a small fan on your sump. That should help out quite a bit. Also, how high is the fixture off the top of the water? If you can, try raising it up a bit until you can get your heat problem under control.

 

[reefhunters]

my water isnt getting to hot. Its the lights. I need to vent the hood. Just dont know whats the best way. Coralife Aquapro lights have one internal fan with 4 vents on top and 2 on the ends. Just no room on the ends for a fan

 

[barjam]

Are you very handy? Buy some PC computer fans, install them in the hood and hook them up to a 12v wall wart.

 

[howdy777]

add fans and more fans and adjust so circulation is good

 

[datablitz]

cut holes in the end of the canopy and the top where the fans are in the light, maybe insall a fan in these holes if possible. holes in the sides shold be have one blowing in and one sucking out

 

[Tony Romano]

Use blocks to allow air into bottom, cut vent holes in to to match light. Also check sides to be sure there is clearence. PC fans are a pain in the butt, it you use buy good ones.

 

[D&KSac]

if that doesnt work go down to walmart and buy some clip on fans and point them at your fixture. you can even do that if your not handy.

 

[barjam]

You can't find clip fans this time of year (at least in the midwest) but some of the online reef stores carry them.

 

[reefhunters]

the top of my canopy can be removed. this would make it like there is no top at all. I think Ill try this first and see what happens. Should lessen the heat.

 

[MrSquid]

Ideally canopies should have retrofit lighting systems instead of enclosed fixtures. Then you don't have the heat problems that fixtures give due to air vents being blocked.

 

[Carnavor180]

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