Canopy's

[newreefy]

I am starting to build a canopy for my tank (48 x 12 x 24). I am planning on putting two 48" VHO's under it. What does the inside length have to be in-order two hold 48" bulbs since there is also the endcaps that go on? I dont want to end up with a canopy that is not long enough to fit 48" bulbs. Would i be smarter just to use 46.5" since my tanks is only 48"????

[zulu_principle]

I use the 46.5" in my 48" tank at home.

That being said, I sometimes have to wait a couple of weeks for J&L to order in the blue actinic ones when I replace them.


Wendell

[BCOrchidGuy]

I found that building the hood 48.5" to fit the tank was enough to fit the lights too, but that may just vary between end cap manufacturers.