Light upgrade

[Aquattro]

Good choice. You should be fine with 250w. I'd probably go 10" off water line.

[Magickiwi]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Good choice. You should be fine with 250w. I'd probably go 10" off water line.

My manufacturer says I need to be 12" off the waterline. Would the extra two inches make a difference?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Magickiwi

My manufacturer says I need to be 12" off the waterline. Would the extra two inches make a difference?

Only heat wise. Farther will put less heat in the tank. I just suggested 10" as a minimum.