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• Mar 8, 2007

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I want to add to my existing light hood with a 175w metal halide retro fit. I have two aktinic blue 55w ant two 55w 12000k daylite compact. I can get the retro fit in my hood. This will increase my overall wattage to 385. I am sure that I will have to put fans in the hood to help keep things cool. I have a glass top under the hood to keep water from splashing on the reflector. Will two fans keep it cool enough? Here is a pic.

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• Mar 8, 2007

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I would guess that two fans would be enough, but to be safe i would go with 4. btw nice tank

 

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• Mar 9, 2007

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What size fans? and whats the volume of space under the hood?

 

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• Mar 9, 2007

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There is about four to five inches in between the lights and the glass. The total length and width is 30''X 18".

 

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joseywhales said:

There is about four to five inches in between the lights and the glass. The total length and width is 30''X 18".

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Bit small for a Tang.

 

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• Mar 9, 2007

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If the room is air conditioned in the summer, you can get away with 2 fans. If its not, 4 fans and remove the glass cover.

 

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Halfsleeve said:

joseywhales said:

There is about four to five inches in between the lights and the glass. The total length and width is 30''X 18".

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Bit small for a Tang.

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The tank is a 58gal and he is doing well.

As for the glass top. I have a good bit of surface agitation and I was concerned that the salt would tarnish the reflector and hurt the lights. I guess the glass obstructs the light.

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• Mar 10, 2007

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Should I take the glass top off and expose the light to the salt?

 

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• Mar 10, 2007

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Should I take the glass top off and expose the light to the salt?

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The problem becomes heat, not salt

 

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• Mar 11, 2007

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I understand the problem is heat, but is the glass limiting my existing light enough to take it off? I want to maximize the amount of light I have till I upgrade. I also don't want to ruin the light reflector with salt.

 

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• Mar 11, 2007

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Ah, well a thin piece of glass without salt creep doesnt appreciably limit light output. If its covered in salt creep, that kills light.