mounting the reflector - Aquarium Advice

got bait? · 06-07-2004, 08:50 PM

Do I need some sort of heat resistant spacer between my reflector and wood canopy. I am going to be mounting (2) 250W [acronym:f3248b8550="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:f3248b8550] and (2) 96W [acronym:f3248b8550="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:f3248b8550].
My canopy also has a thick gloss balck plastic laminant on the outside, will the heat cause the sealant to bubble and lift the laminant. I will have at least 2 4" fans in canopy as well.

fishfreek · 06-08-2004, 11:08 AM

If you have fans in the canopy pulling in cold air you should be fine. If you can find some small 1" standoffs then I would put them between your canopy and your reflectors so as to give an airspace for the air to flow between them.

got bait? · 06-08-2004, 08:43 PM

I will have two of the Ice Cap 4" fans. Should the both be blowing in or out- or even one of each. The canopy sets down over the top of the tank. The back is open, but I was thinking of putting some cloth or something over the opening to stop the horrible reflection that will happen. I don't want to seal it off though, so there will be some are exchange through the opening and fans.

06-07-2004, 08:50 PM	#1
got bait? Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tustin,Ca Posts: 738 Images: 23	mounting the reflector Do I need some sort of heat resistant spacer between my reflector and wood canopy. I am going to be mounting (2) 250W [acronym:f3248b8550="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:f3248b8550] and (2) 96W [acronym:f3248b8550="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:f3248b8550]. My canopy also has a thick gloss balck plastic laminant on the outside, will the heat cause the sealant to bubble and lift the laminant. I will have at least 2 4" fans in canopy as well. __________________ Let's get a line wet!

06-08-2004, 11:08 AM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	If you have fans in the canopy pulling in cold air you should be fine. If you can find some small 1" standoffs then I would put them between your canopy and your reflectors so as to give an airspace for the air to flow between them. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

06-08-2004, 08:43 PM	#3
got bait? Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tustin,Ca Posts: 738 Images: 23	I will have two of the Ice Cap 4" fans. Should the both be blowing in or out- or even one of each. The canopy sets down over the top of the tank. The back is open, but I was thinking of putting some cloth or something over the opening to stop the horrible reflection that will happen. I don't want to seal it off though, so there will be some are exchange through the opening and fans. __________________ Let's get a line wet!

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