How tall should I build my canopy.

[markl]

Im running dual 250w radiums with Lumen max elite reflectors on a 120g tank tank is 48Lx24wx24d

 

[johnr2604]

I say a minimum of 12 inches. Thats gonna put your fixtures about 8 inches off the water. That would be the minimum I say. Any closer you will get a dark spot in the center from the light being focused. I believe they recommend them almost twice that though.

 

[ricksconnected]

i would build one 20in tall but drop the top section about 3in so theres a trim lip on the hood. this way you can store whatever you might like on top like brushes, dry food or whatever.

 

[drnecropolis]

Wow.. That light setup sounds familar..

 

[markl]

John how tall is yours?how high is recomended with the lme reflector bottom of bulb to water level ?

 

[johnr2604]

MarkL;436692 wrote: John how tall is yours?how high is recomended with the lme reflector bottom of bulb to water level ?

My canopy is only twelve inches. I'm planning on building another one 16 inches when I buy my new reflectors. Although Anleys is around the same height as mine now and it seems to light the tank pretty good.

 

[rbredding]

the previous owner of my setup had 250's about 2" off the water, I rebuilt the canopy (link in my signature) to a height of about 14" or so..