zoa lighting

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by nanochef

i found a light on ebay for a really good price so i wanted to give it a shot, as far as upgrades i have a 65 as well, this is just a "side-project". the MH fixture is the same price as the t5 fixture, which is why i posed the question. it comes with legs to sit approx 6" above the tank. i also have a lid on the tank which is helping some of my evaporation as it covers about 80% of the surface, leaving room for my AC70 fuge.

As for a lid.... this will also increase trapped heat. If you get a good T5 fixture I am sure you can do just as well.