http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:07:17 +0000 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 20:25:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=67983 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545617&title=lighting-advice#545617 Author: bur01014
Subject: 67983
Posted: December 01 2013 at 8:25pm

been there done that, you won't notice a shadow.
]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2013 20:25:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545617&title=lighting-advice#545617 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545535&title=lighting-advice#545535 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 67983
Posted: November 30 2013 at 6:30pm

Cut out the brace.
I agree with Nikki and Ryan. The shadow is only noticeable on rock within 6" directly under the brace. If the aquascaping dips low in the middle, it's not an issue.

Aloha,
Mark
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Subject: 67983
Posted: November 30 2013 at 7:58am

You won't have a shadow really because T5s are a diffused light and not point source like Halides or LEDs.

Watch Marine Depot this week as they suggested there would be a "huge" sale on Sunpowers this week. Other than that they are always within the same range for price. They are the best T5 on the market.]]> Sat, 30 Nov 2013 07:58:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545493&title=lighting-advice#545493 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545285&title=lighting-advice#545285 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 67983
Posted: November 27 2013 at 8:13pm

You'll probably notice a shadow under the middle brace to a few inches down, but it shouldn't be anything terribly obvious or obnoxious. I doubt the brace would get hot enough to melt either, so you should be ok. But, if you're a perfectionist, the shadow may bother you.    ]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:13:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545285&title=lighting-advice#545285 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67983&PID=545224&title=lighting-advice#545224 Author: fishyman19
Subject: 67983
Posted: November 27 2013 at 1:35pm

I'm really liking the look of the ATI Sunpower lights right now. I think a 48 inch dimmable would fit my 90 perfectly. My only question is will a light that stretches across the whole tank have an issue with the middle brace that is on the tank? Will the middle of the tank have an issue right where that middle brace is or would I be ok? Also does anyone know of a cheap place to get one? Or is someone selling one?
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