Alok March 4, 2007 Share March 4, 2007 How much separation is needed between Eggcrate and 250 MH lamps to avoid any problems in the long term? I'm going to use the eggcrate to cover my tank, and I've heard 8" is a safe height for the lamps. Alok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascal March 5, 2007 Share March 5, 2007 [Don't know about the long term, but I've used eggcrate + gutterguard screens for acclimation purposes under my 250s, with the eggcrate maybe 4 inches from the bulbs. No worries. At 8 iches you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller March 5, 2007 Share March 5, 2007 Realizing ofcourse that the eggcrate will block and refract a bunch of the light given that halides are point source lighting. The eggcrate will get brittle and may sag a little depending upon the span. If you come home and smell plastic, it might not be working as well as you had hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alok March 5, 2007 Author Share March 5, 2007 Is there a better way of preventing fish from jumping out of the tank? Alok Realizing ofcourse that the eggcrate will block and refract a bunch of the light given that halides are point source lighting. The eggcrate will get brittle and may sag a little depending upon the span. If you come home and smell plastic, it might not be working as well as you had hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller March 5, 2007 Share March 5, 2007 Make a few removable frames out of pvc and pond cover material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alok March 5, 2007 Author Share March 5, 2007 What is "pond cover material" Where does one find it around here? THanks Alok Make a few removable frames out of pvc and pond cover material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBeNormal March 5, 2007 Share March 5, 2007 BRK installs, stocks and maintains koi ponds so I'd bet that Johnny either carries it in stock or can get it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alok March 5, 2007 Author Share March 5, 2007 Thanks. I almost made it there yesterday, but things got too hectic. Perhaps I'll have a chance to do so this week! Now I have another reason to do so! Alok BRK installs, stocks and maintains koi ponds so I'd bet that Johnny either carries it in stock or can get it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller March 5, 2007 Share March 5, 2007 There IS a difference between pond cover material and deer fencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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