Glass top or not?

No Top...the glass gets all foggy and salty

 

Just the LFS recommendation (this store does nothing but saltwater tanks). I haven't bought the light fixture yet - is it not a good choice?

 

you probably have all the opinion needed but Topless here too~

 

I have my tank the way I like my wife topless Oh yeah!

 

now that the topless discussion has been over the top, pun intended. those lights will work if the legs are on the long sides of the tank.

 

I use my top- keeps the doghair out!

 

The sundial is a great lighting fixture. I use it myself, and love the integrated timers. Makes things much easier than using external timers. Also, the legs are adjustable so you will have no problem setting it up on that size of tank. And yes, there is a clear plastic cover that protects the bulbs from saltcreep, etc.

 

no top... get lighting that has splash guards ensuring no water damage i am buying new t5 lighting with dusk dawn mode that is water resistant designed for no glass tops.. so yeah like said already tank temp will go up and lighting quality goes down a bit too with glass lids... i also just bought today a led moonlighting setup.. looks great for lighting you tank at night.. good luck with your set up... hope it all goes well

 

I had the same question when I bought my sundial: the current-usa instructions clearly state that it can only be used over a covered aquarium. I then looked over the instruction manuals for their other lighting fixtures and found the same disclaimer on every one. This is despite the guard already over the lights.

I took it to be something the lawyers forced them to put in as I haven't had any problems with mine (open top) although I could imagine that a big splash could cause some damage as the fixture is vented. Interestingly they also give you covers for the timers.