SAtiger
Sat, 28th Jan 2006, 03:03 PM
I have a 175w MH light on the way for my 29g tank. It mounts on the wall and I will probably put it about 10" off the water. I also plan to have a fan blowing across the top to keep it cool.
My question arises from the canopy. I was told by the person I bought the light from that he does not use a canopy at all in order to keep heat down and allow gas exchange. This seems fine, but I'm concerned with fish jumping out. I wanted to get a royal gramma and sixline wrasse, but both appear to have some tendency to jump. Does anyone else have a setup w/ no canopy? Is there any sort of netting that I could use to keep the fish in? I know I could use eggcrate, but I'd rather not. I hear it sometimes melts and will block light. Thanks in advance.
My question arises from the canopy. I was told by the person I bought the light from that he does not use a canopy at all in order to keep heat down and allow gas exchange. This seems fine, but I'm concerned with fish jumping out. I wanted to get a royal gramma and sixline wrasse, but both appear to have some tendency to jump. Does anyone else have a setup w/ no canopy? Is there any sort of netting that I could use to keep the fish in? I know I could use eggcrate, but I'd rather not. I hear it sometimes melts and will block light. Thanks in advance.