tank size

Well, I was pretty much decided on a 56 gallon tank. So I was looking at some of our sponsor sites at T5 lighting. I found 24 and 36 inch T5 fixtures, but no 30 inch fixtures. Which is how wide the 56 gal. tank is. Anyone know of a manufacturer who puts out a 30 in. T5 fixture?

 

nope, there 24,36,48. sorry. could use mh

 

That is what I was afraid of hehe. I thought that the 24 would still work (size wise) but then I would be skimping on watts. I actually like the ideah of useing MH. But I am concerned that may introduce to much heat in to the tank/room. :-/

 

Just get a bigger tank, much easier!

 

I like the idea of bigger. But the space I have will only let me go so big. there is only one place that I can put something over 36 in wide. And is is not one of my top choices. So I think I will look at a 60 gal. I think W36 D18 21H would be perfect for me. I still have to check and see what the dimensions are on a 60. I have a feeling it will be close to what I want.

 

It turns out that the largest tank I can get from my LFS in the 36 wide range is a 50 gal. breeder W36 18D 18T Sounds ok, exept I would like for it to be a couple inches taller.

 

Glasscages.com - Acrylic Aquariums
checkout the 95 wide its 36x24x25 eurobracing, they can either make it with acrylic or glass. and if you dont want that size just let them know what you want.

 

I would like to do a custom tank, just dont have the money. Gonna prob get 50 breeder. $124.00

 

Take the hood off your tank and hang one of these above it like i did, great item,great size,great price.
My tank was 101x50x40cm and it to had 30" t8 bulbs.

8x39W T5 Lighting hanging lamp inst. of halide lamp 100 on eBay, also Lighting, Fish, Pet Supplies, Home Garden (end time 04-May-08 18:03:33 BST)

 

Wow, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the post. Although now I'm thinking about a 50 breeder instead, it is 36x18x19 I believe.