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  1. chalmies19832002

    chalmies19832002 Flamingo Tongue

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    I accidentally bought a mh pc combo light system from an individual and I messed up on the measurement of my tank. It is a 55 gallon tank 20 inches deep and 12 inches in width. The light fixture is the right length 48 inches but the width is 15 inches. Is there any way to make this work so that I dont have part of the fixture hanging over the front of the tank? I am open to any idea because I cannot return it and I am kinda stuck now!
     
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    It might be a sign that you should upgrade to a 75 or 90 gallon :angel:

    It will cause algea to grow more quickly on your front and back glass, so you'll need to clean it with the mag float every day or every other day.
     
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  3. chalmies19832002

    chalmies19832002 Flamingo Tongue

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    I am really bumed out!
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Actually, that's not a bad idea. I have had both the 75 and 90....they have the same footprint (48x18) and that fixture would work well. Did you end up with a 6x54W T5 array?
     
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  5. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    No the OP said it was a MH/PC combo setup.
     
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    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    The only other thing I could think of is that if it is indeed a 6x54W, you could load up the first four bulbs and leave the other two without. A 4x54W would be enough for a 55g
     
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  7. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    OH MAN!!!! Can't believe I missed that. Bummer. Strike my second post especially.
     
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  8. t4zalews

    t4zalews Flamingo Tongue

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    man that sucks (I know you know that.. sorry), I'm sure someone else has done this. sounds like an upgrade
     
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  9. chalmies19832002

    chalmies19832002 Flamingo Tongue

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    So I will still get good color due to the actinic bulbs, they wont actually hang over the back? Do you think that I can make it work!
     
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  10. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I accidentally clicked the button on(or they sent me) a 36" fixture for my old 48"-55 gal years ago..... I know how ya feel!
     
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