is a 48 inch light enough for a 60 inch tank?

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  1. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    Just like the title says, is a 48 inch light enough for a 60 inch long tank??? Im looking at T5's with 250 watt MH's.
     
    rodcpierce, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    You will have dark areas on each side of the tank. Might look funny but if you keep all the corals in the middle you might be ok. I would try and look for a 60" one.
     
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  3. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    cool, fair enough! Thanks otty. I also added you to my messenger buddy list, not sure if you use it much or not.
     
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  4. 1fishnut

    1fishnut Plankton

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    Thanks Scott!

    I think I am going to order the Hamilton MH 60" 2x175w MH w/ 2x96w cf retrofit kit.
     
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