20" T5 Recommendation

I need help trying to find a 20" T5 adequate for reef use. How do you all feel about putting a 24" Aquaticlife (I guess it would just hang off 2" on each side). There just does not seem to be a lot out there for this size tank.

Thanks in advance!

 

-What's your budget?
-I have seen the overhang done before, thought it will create a lot of light throughout the room and you won't be able to have a canopy
-I assume you want corals? You'll want to go with high output T5's (T5HO)

 

Try ReefGeek > Aquarium Supplies for Marine, Reef, and Saltwater Aquariums I also know Aquaticlife has some sort of connectible lamps. You can get just one or add 2 or more. I think there's a 20"

That's a 10g isn't it?

EDIT: here's the link to Aquaticlife connects

http://www.aquaticlife.com/t5ho_dual/index.html

 

Just realized aquaticlife still doesn't have 20" fixtures... ugh. It's difficult to find lighting for nano tanks.

 

Coralife is the only one making 20" light and bulbs. Buying a 24" unit is the best idea since you will have a greater selection of bulbs.

 

Agreed, I can deal with the overhang for better bulb options.

 

It is a 15 gallon show tank, I appreciate the feedback!

 

I do not want a canopy. I do want corals so I will need some type of HO T5. What about a clamp on MH? Tank is small enough that it may cover the whole tank (although it would be overkill).

 

Clamp on MH might work too. Though on that size of a tank I would be afraid of having way to much PAR, in turn, killing or bleaching corals.

 

I bet you could probably get this and put t5ho's in it.
Aquarium Lighting: Coralife Aqualight Quad Tube Compact Fluorescent Strip Lights


Or this one and have some overhang...
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=21969

Wouldn't normally recommend only 2 bulb lamps but how deep is your tank? 20" X 10" X 18" It should probably be fine for a 15g. Yous should be fine with 2bulbs if you want a HO fixture.