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Old 08-23-2005, 04:29 PM
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Default position of Reflector for optimal lighting

Just wondering, so I can compare. In a box arrangement sitting on top of the tank, what is the absolute best way of setting up a reflector for MH?

Cover the entire inside?
Cover just the top?
Form an umbrella to surround just the top of the bulb?

?????


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Old 08-23-2005, 04:43 PM
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3rd one.

a parabolic shape similar to this is best:


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Old 08-23-2005, 04:50 PM
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3rd one ?? I could not find any threads

That is what I have but I have enough of it to cover a lot of the 48 inch by 20 by 20 hood
Rather not use it all but I want to obtain max light!
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Old 08-24-2005, 06:20 PM
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That is the same reflector I am using now. (do not have the MH fired up full time yet though, waiting on ordering my VH. When I did fire the MH up the coverage was awesome. I did have some pics posted on how I mounted them.


Here it is again instead of searching

http://photos.hribnak.com/Tank/index4.html

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