Lighting

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  1. ricoop

    ricoop Skunk Shrimp

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    I was originally planning on going with a 20g high tank which was 24" long, but after doing some reading I am thinking about going with 29g which is 30" long due to a little more horizontal swim space as well as a little more water capacity and room for hardware. I have a concern about the lighting. I was planning on going with a 24" 4x24W light with extension brackets but that would leave ~3in of water etc... on either side that is not directly under the light. For LPS, softies and possibly later on SPS would this be an issue?
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    That would be fine... that's what most people do with T5s over a 30" tank. The problem with 30" T5 fixtures is upgrading from the cheap OEM bulbs. :)
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    +1 the answer is you can't.
     
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  4. ricoop

    ricoop Skunk Shrimp

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    Yea I read on here earlier it was hard to find decent 30" bulbs, that was another concern i had about the 29g. I want enough light, but I want to be able to get decent light.
     
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