Would this work?

[UnderwaterWorld]

150 Watt HQI/Double Ended/Reflector/Metal Halide/Lights - (eBay item 280149908813 end time Sep-14-07 10:22:12 PDT)

for my 12 gallon
If so how could I mount it over my tank or whatever


Is this the correct buld?
150 W 10K HQI DE Metal Halide Aquarium Bulb Lamp Reef - (eBay item 120158341010 end time Sep-07-07 17:30:00 PDT)


Thanks a ton!

 

[hibye]

great deal the only thing is are you gonna get fans,achiller,orput it really high up

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

what kind of fans could i have to get

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

and how would i mount it

 

[hibye]

they sell em at drs for 18 $ i think and i think they come with brackets or something

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

how would i mount the metal halide

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

Fluorescent Aquarium Lighting: Aqualight Cooling Fan Kit
here's the fan

 

[hibye]

hmm you should probaly mount it froo a celing because chillers are sooo expensive uless you find one on ebay or you are willing to pay some cash.also you canget two of those white hanger thins that you hold flower pots with make sure its metal and that you can put alot of screws in it.then put plexiglass or eggcrate underneath

so heres the easy part. buy two fans one on each side
maybe buy a chiller
hang it on one of the ways i said above
and put egcrate over the tank

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

ok so if i hang it from the ceiling them how do I want it to be from the water

also what's this about eggcrate?

Thanks!

 

[hibye]

i dont get the first q but eggcrat is plastic that you can buy at the hardware store

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

oh sorry

how far should the light be from the top of the water

also what does the plastic cover do?

 

[reeffreak]

With that light fixture,definitely hang it from the ceiling.18''-24'' at first,then lower until it gives you heat issues.Even with hanging the lights and cooling fans,it still may give you heat issues on such a small tank.You are going to get fast evaporation so stay on top of that.

The eggcrate lets the light in and keeps fish from jumping out.

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

oh right not i have no problem with fish jumping out

i have 2 clowns in a uncovered tank

 

[jhnrb]

I do not believe you need a mh fixture for 12 gallons, the reason for mh over others is if the system is too deep and you cannot get the intensity you need at the bottom. since you are what??? 12 to 14 inches of water collum compacts or t-5s will give you plenty.

 

[hibye]

t5 are all you need im getting some 24" off ebay 56 watts 50 bucks that includes shipping

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

who's selling them?

 

[hibye]

aquadeal

 

[UnderwaterWorld]

dang i wish my aquarium was 24" that's a great deal!

 

[hibye]

mines 20" but im getting it

 

[hibye]

rigo has the same on his