jokim Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I am setting up a solana with a 24" 6 bulb ATI sunpower. how high should i have it hanging from the top of the tank? its 20" height. Link to comment
Bamato Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The closer the better IMHO. Keeps light spill down, and there is less wasted par in the tank. Too close and you'll get splash and salt creep on it though. Link to comment
sogreedy23 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The closer the better IMHO. Keeps light spill down, and there is less wasted par in the tank. Too close and you'll get splash and salt creep on it though. that'll probably bleach most stuff.. to the op what do you plan on keeping? a 6 bulb ati is a ton of light Link to comment
reefbee Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 that'll probably bleach most stuff.. to the op what do you plan on keeping? a 6 bulb ati is a ton of light I have a 6 bulb ATI.... These fixtures put out a ton of light, way more than most. Mine is 6" from the rim of the tank for an all SPS tank (40b). Even so, I have to acclimate corals to the light, bottom for about a week and slowly moved up to their final place. If you're not having a primarily SPS tank get it at least 10" off the water and slowly acclimate your corals. With this light you'll have to watch your corals closely until you find the sweet spot for height. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 +1 Start high (maybe 12") and lower it over time. Your livestock's reactions should be the main guide to determining suitability. Link to comment
malawian Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 think 4 bulb is plenty for most SPS? thought 6 would be more on the money but it may not be from what you say... sorry if i just hijacked ur post OP Link to comment
jokim Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Ok, i have it about 5-6 inches up right now. i will put it up some more when i add my softies in and lower it slowly and then add sps. Link to comment
Bamato Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 My appologies. I forgot to mention light acclimation. What I should have said, is as close as possible taking into account for what types of corals you have... Link to comment
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