herp_mommy
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I'm new to planted tanks, and I just received my T5HO 54w x2 lighting fixture today for my 55gal, and I have lots of questions I was hoping someone could help me out with. I did my research before I ordered, but never came across any of these issues.
1) The instruction manual says "WARNING- use on completely covered aquariums only, not for use on open top aquariums." What exactly does that mean? Do I have to cover my aquarium with something before I use it? What will happen if I use it over an open top aquarium?
2) It also says it's not to be used under a canopy. Is that just because of the heat the fixture generates? what if it's an open back canopy?
My old fixture was destroyed in the process of removing it, and it's old and rusty now so I'd like to get my new T5HO up and running!
1) The instruction manual says "WARNING- use on completely covered aquariums only, not for use on open top aquariums." What exactly does that mean? Do I have to cover my aquarium with something before I use it? What will happen if I use it over an open top aquarium?
2) It also says it's not to be used under a canopy. Is that just because of the heat the fixture generates? what if it's an open back canopy?
My old fixture was destroyed in the process of removing it, and it's old and rusty now so I'd like to get my new T5HO up and running!