a 96" tank what lighting

Skimmerking · #1 10-24-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Sure it can be done, but I'd go 4 bulbs over that length if it were my tank.

Thanks Brad another thing I was talking to the person who is going to build it and Im going with a external overflow box. And the braces i have two options Its going to be euro braced around and the center braces are either
2 x8" braces spaced evenly or one in the middle that is wider. with the bracing around I can then add my screens around that have that lip to lay over the tank if I have any jumpers...

Myka · #2 10-24-2010, 04:04 PM

I would use two braces, but get them to space them according to your light setup. Spacing them evenly would probably put them under the halides. If you space the braces evenly the halides will have to be spaced evenly and you will get a spotlight effect. So it depends...do you want spotlight effect or dim ends? Dim ends will make the tank look not as long, but spotlight looks weird imo.

marie · #3 10-24-2010, 04:16 PM

With my 8fter I am going to go with a center brace and 4 250w MH's

Myka · #4 10-24-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marie

With my 8fter I am going to go with a center brace and 4 250w MH's

Good call.

You can always change two halides every 6 months to help offset costs. I would always keep the two new bulbs in the center, rotating the older two to the outside.