48" light fixtuure on 72" tank

[smartinez72]

I have 125g tank, I want to setup for mixed corals. On my budget of $500 dollars it is proving difficult to find 72" fixture. I do not like the way wood hoods look and I do not want to hang pendants. Can anyone help answer my question: can I use a 48" fixture on a 72" tank and get good coverage for the corals? If so is there something different I must do like hang it higher or look for a 250mh hood apposed to 150mh hood.

[inthedeep2]

here is a great place that ive ordered from and also is great prices.
here is a link for a good lighting option for you.
http://www.petmountain.com/product/light-fixtures/514050/72-12-x-39-watts-6-10k-6-460nm-actinics-.html

[jubjub]

i have a 48" fixtue on a 60" tank......there's definate dark spots...shrug on the corners i would probably say ok but on the edges of the tank dont plan to keep much..alive...

[Aaroneous]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12672098#post12672098 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jubjubrsx
i have a 48" fixtue on a 60" tank......there's definate dark spots...shrug on the corners i would probably say ok but on the edges of the tank dont plan to keep much..alive...

x2

Im running a 48" because I ordered a 60" but the company messed up and sent me a 48"; but the 48" was a better fixture. I tried calling them but never got through, so I just ran it. One day Ill add a single halide (seperate fixture) to get full coverage...

[Screename_116]

I know you can get refurbrished Sunpod's off Ebay really cheap. I think I saw a 3x150 watt fixture for like three hundred.