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View Poll Results: Optimal Orientation of MH Bulbs?
Left to Right 27 72.97%
Front to Back 10 27.03%
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Old 06-21-2006, 07:33 PM
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Yes, that's why I changed it despite the swing in votes.

But I have seen a lot of people mount them Parallel too. Heck that's why I originally had them parallel.


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Your pfo optimal perpendicular reflectors are meant to be mounted perpendicular, so that is how they should go, I assumed you would have changed them after learning that.
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Old 06-21-2006, 07:37 PM
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Definately. I would have done the same if I bought your reflectors, because I currently use their 36" reflectors, which obviously go parallel, so I would have done the same.

So I guess everyone should double check with the manufacturer of their spider-type reflectors to make sure they are using them in the correct orientation.
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Have you got a pic of your lighting and tank so I can see?
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Old 06-21-2006, 09:14 PM
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Well here's a pic without any adjustments on the camera:



I usually tone down the expostion to -1 or -2 for better contrast though.


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Here is how I have mine on a 72 bow.

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And it doubles as a food warmer!
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