buzzy Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 would a 400w halide be too much for a planted tank if it was mounted high off the tank? i don't like having hoods etc on the tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Should be ok, I've seen it done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I had a 250w MH about 50cm above one of my tanks and it caused algae problems. Since I have changed to 150w I have had no problems at all. Those 400w MH's also create a lot of heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 would a 400w halide be too much for a planted tank if it was mounted high off the tank? i don't like having hoods etc on the tanks No, but why would you want to waste the electricity having it so high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 It'll be good but it'll also be overkill unless you've got a really deep tank. That said - seeing as you have the light already you might as well give it a go. Aren't putting it back on the marine setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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