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thoma226
03/05/2008, 05:15 PM
in designing a new tank, how big of a foot print can I go with only one halide under a lumenarc or equivalent? I was thinking 36 x 36" but wonder if that is pushing it. Would I be better with a 30 by 30 cube? Light will be approx. a foot or less over tank. All input appreciated. thanks.

BreadmanMike
03/05/2008, 05:24 PM
You can cover 36x36 with one lumenarc. I would run a 400w bulb though. I'm covering 48x48 with two of them. You will need the reflector 12" above the tank.