Lighting Question

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Limerboy, Dec 11, 2009.

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  1. Limerboy

    Limerboy Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Do yall think a 36inch tek fixture will be ok for a 48 inch aquarium? IM getting a good deal on a 4ft tank and wanted to know if this will be ok for it as im not getting lights on the 4ft
     
    Limerboy, Dec 11, 2009
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  2. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    It would be fine. That way you can keep lower light corals on the ends. The main thing is mounting the 36 on the 48. That may be a problem if your not hanging your lights.
     
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  3. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    I use 60" T5's on a 72" tank and it works great. My setup is a retrofit tho so it was very easy to get above my tank in a canopy.

    ~Will.
     
    iLLwiLL, Dec 11, 2009
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