Lighting Advice
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Topic: Lighting Advice
Posted By: fishyman19
Subject: Lighting Advice
Date Posted: November 27 2013 at 1:35pm
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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? ------------- 90 Gallon mixed reef. Wife's 12 gallon nano cube mixed reef! |
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: November 27 2013 at 8:13pm
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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. ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: November 30 2013 at 7:58am
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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. |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date 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  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: bur01014
Date Posted: December 01 2013 at 8:25pm
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been there done that, you won't notice a shadow. |