MH Lighting Info

[Invigor]

Originally Posted by digitalsteve

do u really need a reflector?

I use flat white paint on the inside of my canopy, and to be honest. my eyes can't notice a difference between reflector or no reflector.. (I have a 12" reflector that's only enough for 1 bulb, and I have 2 bulbs, and standing far back from the tank I don't really notice a difference in intensity... only slight color difference)

the only kind of "benifit" I find is that the lid of my canopy doesn't get as warm with the reflctor..which I guess means either my fans are taking it out or it's being transfered to the water.