custom T5 lighting

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by xpand, Sep 10, 2011.

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  1. xpand

    xpand Flamingo Tongue

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    My 200g tank is custom at 7ft long and my lighting is 6ft long. The bulbs inside are four 48 inch T5s at one end and four 48 at the other. It ends up that 2ft down the centre has 8 .
    My question is, are we talking 8 times 55w or is it different because each bulb doesn't stretch the full distance? I'm running 6 right now.
    Anyone come across this style before?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It is 8 times 54 in the middle and 4 times 54 at the ends. You should have plenty of light for whatever you want to keep.
     
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    xpand Flamingo Tongue

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    Great thanks for the reply !
     
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