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08-07-2008, 01:55 AM
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I have the extendable 'arms' stretched out and resting on the frame... can't get much lower... lol and i get no splash from the tank.. not yet anyways.
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08-07-2008, 03:35 AM
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My T5 fixture is just under 3 inches from the surface. The endcaps are sealed with O rings so it's safe that way. I do need to clean the salt off the bulbs periodically, depending on how much my VorTech pump is stirring up the surface. It's proven that distance is very important when it comes to light loss, more so when trying to penetrate water.
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08-07-2008, 05:46 AM
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I hang mine form them retractable strings. Down LOW, then up fro maintenance
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08-07-2008, 08:58 PM
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Sounds good. I lowered it down as far as it will go, its cutting down on lighting the whole room but Tek really could have done a better job with the blub housing to prevent so much light escaping sideways to the floor and room.
I am running 2 Fiji Purple but I think it's a little too much on the pink side, might swap one for something else when they are nearing the end of their life. However will wait to see how the coral looks. Pic attached although it looks like my camera doesnt pickup on the pinkness very well. Martin Last edited by martinmcnally; 10-09-2008 at 03:32 AM.
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