I've really enjoyed getting back into the hobby since my childhood. Having a forum like this really helps with questions.
I've got a 30 Gallon X-high tank. DIY CO2, a Coralife 65w CF hood.
I tried to google some answers, but I didn't get a good answer so I'm back here.
1. I like the way Takashi Amano planted tanks have an open top, is there a reason they don't close it up?
2. Do you cover your aquarium? I have a glass versatop that I would like to use to keep down the evaporation of about an inch every week (especially with the heater going in the winter).
3. The Coralife fixture has legs, from what I understand - if I place a glass top, I need to place the light right on the glass to provide more light penetration. The light is not fixed to the glass and I feel uneasy about being able to move it around.
4. Is the light loss worth placing the light on the glass or should I just leave it on the legs hovering above the glass.
I've taken pictures with the light at different positions:
a. on legs
b. on legs with the glass
c. on the glass directly
I've got a 30 Gallon X-high tank. DIY CO2, a Coralife 65w CF hood.
I tried to google some answers, but I didn't get a good answer so I'm back here.
1. I like the way Takashi Amano planted tanks have an open top, is there a reason they don't close it up?
2. Do you cover your aquarium? I have a glass versatop that I would like to use to keep down the evaporation of about an inch every week (especially with the heater going in the winter).
3. The Coralife fixture has legs, from what I understand - if I place a glass top, I need to place the light right on the glass to provide more light penetration. The light is not fixed to the glass and I feel uneasy about being able to move it around.
4. Is the light loss worth placing the light on the glass or should I just leave it on the legs hovering above the glass.
I've taken pictures with the light at different positions:
a. on legs
b. on legs with the glass
c. on the glass directly