[2klude]

well i have a canopy for a 135gal tank that needs a lighting system. i can honestly say i dont have any experience with wiring up a ballast. i am very mechanically inclinded so i dont think i will have a problem figuring out how to wire it... it should come with a wiring diagram anyways.

i have decided to go with the workhorse 8 ballast. it can power 6-48" 40w bulbs. do u think thats to much?

so should i get 6 36" bulbs and have them wired in 3 rows across the or should i just go with 6 48" bulbs and still have 3 rows but have the bulbs staggered leaving more lighting in the middle of the tank. kinda confusing. maybe these 2 diagrams may help. the lines are obviously the bulbs. would u go with option A or B.
A. 36" CONFIGURATION
_________________ __________________ daylight or 10000k
_________________ __________________ actinic or 50/50
_________________ __________________ daylight or 10000k

B. 48" CONFIGURATION
________________________ daylight or 10000k
________________________ daylight or 1000k
________________________ actinic or 50/50
________________________ actinic or 50/50
________________________ daylight or 1000K
________________________ daylight or 100K

do u think this is to much lighting for a 135gal. i am looking for a very very bright tank...also like the marine look. i have alot of blue and yellow male peacocks aswell as burnadi fronts.

what would u guys recommend as far as bulb combinations.

comments and opinions welcomed. thanx