Optimal Height

[Marc.The.Shark]

Need to start thinking about the optimal height for my DIY light, so that I can mount.

Tank 36x12x10

Light 30x6x4

4 NanoBox V3 arrays evenly spaced

 

Was thinking in the 10-12" range over the tank. Tank is shallow @ 10". Is there a better height, lower or higher?

[jedimasterben]

Sounds about right to me, but once you get it all set up it would something to play around with

[Marc.The.Shark]

Thanks Ben. The only issue I have with that is it's going to be a static mount, once I mount to the wall, I'm committed! Lol. Trying to get it figured out before I put a bunch of holes in my wall. I've got that projector mount that I'm using & mounting directly to the drywall, so I only have one shot!!

[DaveFason]

Try anything from 8-12" for this. Are you abel to rig up something that would hold it in place for you to see?

-Dave

[Marc.The.Shark]

I was figuring about 10", which falls right in the middle of your range. Just couldn't find anything with distance from the bottom par #'s. I think between you & Ben saying 10" is about right, I'll just put er there. I always have intensity adjustments. Don't really have a way to temporarily mount, it's pretty heavy, went with a large heat sink in addition to the fans, always going overboard! Lol. Thanks Dave

[Sunstar]

and you will find 9.5 will be the best after committing to 10

[Marc.The.Shark]

and you will find 9.5 will be the best after committing to 10

Lol, that's about my luck too! Hahaha