Is it still necessary for me to add fans to my new light canopy? Even though its not inclosed like a fixture and is completely exposed?
Obviously not concerned with tank temp but more durability and par of bulbs.
Thanks
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Is it still necessary for me to add fans to my new light canopy? Even though its not inclosed like a fixture and is completely exposed?
Obviously not concerned with tank temp but more durability and par of bulbs.
Thanks
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
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Fans NEVER hurt. All electronics will last longer and stay stronger the cooler they are kept. It's just the way they work.
Does water always taste like salt and poo????
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rob is this for the lights you just built with the icecap balast if so i would highly recomend fans as bulbs beeing over driven tend to put off more heat and should be cooled if possible
I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011
reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then
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See I don't know squat about Retros...........the IceCap 660 is an over drive ballast?
How high should I have my lights over the water surface?
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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yes icecap ballasts are over drive ballasts so for. your 24" bulbs you are pushing more. wattage then what they say I think it s 32w instead of. 24 so coolng the bulbS iS highly recomnded for longer life
I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011
reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then
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As for height most people run t5s about. 2 to 6 inch above the. Water
I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011
reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then
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I have T5's and have owned different fixtures in the past. I am familiar with there benefits and power.
I am not with retros and over driven under driven ballast stuff.
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
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I agree with tazzy. Keeping the bulbs and ballest cool will help them last longer.
As far as heating the water goes- as long as you have good surface agitation, you probly dont have to worry much about them heating the water.
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Does your 660 have the heat sink on it?
Anyone can grow Zoa's and LPS I have some in my sump.
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No didn't come with one.Originally Posted by speedstar
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