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NakedClown
01/07/2012, 03:22 PM
Putting a. PFO 250w pendant over my 40 breeder. I was wondering how high should I hang it over the tank. I was thinking 12-16 inches. Any thoughts..?

patekphilippe
01/07/2012, 05:15 PM
i got my hang at 13inches,so easy for me maintain

nuccadoc
01/07/2012, 05:21 PM
Same here on my Solana. The lens on my pendant is 8 inches off the water, the bulb is about 12 inches.

errattiq
01/07/2012, 05:50 PM
I'd go with 12-13" personally. Gives you some room for maintenance and gets the light away from salt spash...

robertcedgar
01/07/2012, 10:07 PM
For a tank that size, I'd adjust the height so you have optimal coverage on tank contents....probably somewhere between 8 and 16 inches. Anywhere in this range will provide your coral with plenty of light for growth.