Serpentman
Aquarium Advice Activist
I am sure this question has been asked before . However, I an not necessarily contemplating a full canopy but rather a partial one. My plan is to mount my lights in a frame that would suspend them 3" over the tank. There will be a decorative block in the front (this is a corner tank) to block their view.
My question is, I was planning on mounting them over an egg-crate top as I wanted to allow an adequate surface area for gas exchange. Furthermore, I felt this would allow for excess heat to escape as well as eliminate any UV filtering by glass.
My concern is working with such high powered lighting equipment, I wonder if I should put a layer of glass to protect lights from splashes, etc.
My question is, I was planning on mounting them over an egg-crate top as I wanted to allow an adequate surface area for gas exchange. Furthermore, I felt this would allow for excess heat to escape as well as eliminate any UV filtering by glass.
My concern is working with such high powered lighting equipment, I wonder if I should put a layer of glass to protect lights from splashes, etc.