I am planning on upgrading the lighting over my AP 12g tank. I am going to build a canopy and install a 70w MH light over it. I was planning on using a Ushio 20kk (or should I go with a 14kk) bulb and the 27w Dual actinic for dusk dawn. My question is will this be overkill?
I know with the rock and sand that I have in there there is only about 8 or so gallons in the display.
Second question how high should I mount the light above the water. I was thinking 4"-5". I know I will have to vent the heat with fans so heat shouldn't be a problem plus I keep the house at 75 during the day so that should help as well. I won't be fitting this into the existing hoop as I will be removing it and replacing with a DIY canopy. What do you all think?
I know with the rock and sand that I have in there there is only about 8 or so gallons in the display.
Second question how high should I mount the light above the water. I was thinking 4"-5". I know I will have to vent the heat with fans so heat shouldn't be a problem plus I keep the house at 75 during the day so that should help as well. I won't be fitting this into the existing hoop as I will be removing it and replacing with a DIY canopy. What do you all think?