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coffeeman Enthusiast Posts: 186 Kudos: 60 Votes: 21 Registered: 15-Jan-2003	Hello - I got a 4x65 watt PC fixture for my 90 planted today. It has 2 fans and legs that keep it about 2-3 inches off my glass, but the top of the fixture is still about 130 degrees. Is this normal? Last edited by coffeeman at 06-Jan-2006 16:53
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	coffeeman, I have never measured the temp on any of my fixtures, but the smaller one over the 29G (65W) gets pretty hot (no fans). The large one on the 125G (4x96W) strangely does not seem to get that hot (2 fans), or I haven't touched a bad spot yet. What brand is your unit? I have the Coralife line. Also, just in case, what is the K value of the lights? Ingo Also: are you in somewhere where it is hot right now? Like in Australia? What is your room temp? Last edited by LITTLE_FISH at 06-Jan-2006 17:23 Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
coffeeman Enthusiast Posts: 186 Kudos: 60 Votes: 21 Registered: 15-Jan-2003	The light is made by Catalina Aquarium. They're really cheap so probably not the best quality, but for the price ($150 shipped including bulbs) I couldn't not get it. The bulbs are 6500k (branded by catalina but made in Taiwan). I live near Seattle, so it's not hot here. Inside the house is between 70 and 80.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42


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