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jmccown
03/30/2006, 01:55 PM
Hey gang, waiting on my hamilton 4 bulb VHO hood to come in anyday. I bought a used 5' 4-bulb unit for my 6' tank. This should be leaps and bounds better than my 48" PC's on the 6'er. My question is this....will I be able to sit this unit directly on top of my tank, with glass tops of course. I don't want it to melt my cross braces. Everyone says these run moderately cool compared to Halides and PC's. Here is a link to the actual unit model http://www.customaquatic.com/images.../LT-HMA5AVV.jpg
Has anyone had any experiences with these?

Jason
jmccown
03/30/2006, 01:57 PM
Just in case the link doesn't work, the 60" unit.

http://www.customaquatic.com/custom...bcatID=lt-flvho
Reef4Fun
03/30/2006, 06:37 PM
I can't get the links to work. PM me about your 75g please.
1package
03/31/2006, 07:03 AM
Compared to MHs they run very cool. The majority of the heat will also be on the ends not near the center brace although I am not certain about your melting question. I would think no issue.
jmccown
03/31/2006, 07:05 AM
Maybe this one will work

http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/subsubcategorypage.asp?subcatindexid=lt-flvho-v5
essop3
03/31/2006, 08:34 AM
I can hold mine with bare hands after they have been on all day.
jmccown
03/31/2006, 10:09 AM
Great. I think that answers my question.

Essop, do you have the 5' or 6' lights on your 125g? I figured a 5' light would provide enough light, I only have the 4' retro right now which does okay, but still need more coverage area.
essop3
03/31/2006, 10:20 AM
6'
USING ICECAP