Need a bit of advice about a light setup

Johniejumbo · Mar 16, 2018

Hi r2r! I just picked up a used 40g breeder setup for dirt cheap. It came with 2 150w de metal halides with a set of t5 actinics. The ballast for the t5s is shot. I have a current satellite 24” strip that I want to use instead of the t5s. Will the mh light be too hot for the led strip? There are 2 fans in the hood for cooling that come on with the mh.

saltyfilmfolks · Mar 16, 2018

It kinda depends where the Led is mounted.

I’d kinda say, if the current is one of the older models , no lenses just squares, it migh not have enough. Intensity to be of much use , except for before and after the mh go off.

What model is the led ? Pics or links ?

Can we assume it’s an all in one mh and t5 unit ?

Johniejumbo · Mar 17, 2018

The mh are seperate from the t5s. It’s a diy setup looks like. All mounted under a canopy. And the current is one of those 24” older models. No lenses. I figure I won’t need it for the corals, it’s just for a little ramp up and down. And moon light viewing. It would be mounted about 3-4 inches from the mhs. No pics on my fone dang it. Thanks for the response! I have never run mhs. I know they get hot but I’m not sure HOW hot.