mrpope
Aquarium Advice Activist
Is there a difference in quality between mogul based and HQI Metal Halide bulbs/fixtures? Is one better than the other?
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Why dont they put a sheild with these? Should I get a cut piece of glass and try to fit it in there? I want an open top tank so I dont want to have a glass top.So that boils down to the light is stronger at the same wattage but you have to put a piece of glass between it and the tank or you will burn your fish.
Is this because of burn risk?It can also be more dangerous to you if you are not careful.
Is this because of burn risk?
Why dont they put a sheild with these? Should I get a cut piece of glass and try to fit it in there? I want an open top tank so I dont want to have a glass top.
The fixtuer I am looking at is a MH/PC combo hood, but I cant tel from the picture if it has the uv sheild, I am waiting for an email answer. This unit sparks my interest though because it comes with feet, so I wont have to hang it (I have vaulted ceilings). These feet look pretty sturdy (metal construction) and they suspent the unit 7 inches off the top of the tank. The price is also right so hopefully its got the uv sheild!i would have bought a reflector made for hqi which would have the uv sheild on it !!