switching from power compacts to MH

[pjbusby]

Next week I will be ready to switch from my old lights to a new metal halide setup (250 watt). So do I need to slowly transition or can I just switch all at once.

 

[JoshPremierAuto]

I'm still newer at this but I would bring it in slowly if you are able to fit both lighting. How much PC do you have?

 

[MrRyanT]

I think the best way is to go ahead and switch the lights, but put 2 layers of egg crate(light diffuser) over the tank. after 2 or 3 days remove one layer and then after 2 or 3 more days remove the other layer.

 

[Mako Shark II]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15303525#post15303525 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JoshPremierAuto
I'm still newer at this but I would bring it in slowly if you are able to fit both lighting.

Welcome ya' Noob!

 

[pjbusby]

I have an orbit fixture. 2 65s

eggcrate? what is that and where do I get it?

 

[MrRyanT]

You can usually find it at Lowe's/Home Depot in the lighting section, they will probably call it light diffuser. Some club members often have some lying around. Maybe someone that has some will chime in here.

 

[Zann]

some window screening will do fine also

 

[ducklabdad]

Question:are you going with just the straight metal halide or are you going to continue to use one or both of your PC,s?

 

[pjbusby]

The Metal Halide has 2 pc's in the fixture, that I will use for the time being... I think they are 28 watts, eventually I plan on dismantelling the old fixture and combining those in with the MH fixture so I can have them run for awhile then have the MH come on later and then have it shut-off and the pc's come on for a more natural light cycle. that is after I get my new tank setup and I have a canopy to use, for now I am stuck with only fixtures that I can set on top or hang.

Does that seem like a good idea or bad?