Lumen Max 3 spread

[speedstar]

I am putting a 150w DE radium ~ lumen max 3 over a tank that is only 12inches wide about the same width as the pendant. The length is 36" Can you tell me which way I might get better spread of light if the bulb is perpindicular or parallel with the length of the tank. Since the pendant is about square I can place it either way. Thanks

[jimsflies]

I think down is the best direction....:p


I always just try to orient it so the long side is lined up with the tank's long side.

[graphixx]

Jim has the right idea... you want the shape of the bulb to mimmic the shape of the tank

[speedstar]

Thanks my new pendant replacing the Bell I had should be here tomorrow. Hoping to get more light to the edges..