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evergreenreeftank
10/29/2010, 11:02 AM
Its time to finally upgrade my Power Compact setup on my 120 reeftank. I would like suggestions as to how to proceed. I need something that will fit inside my canopy. The inside dimension is 46". The tank is a standard 120, 48x24x24. I have little to no electrical skills so something easy to install would be best. The main problem I see is that I probably don't room to mount a 48" setup. How to I provide adequate coverage with the 36" systems? Also need to know how many bulbs, etc.

Thanks in advance!

Right now I have 4 96w Power Compacts.

getfooled
10/29/2010, 04:05 PM
there are several 36" T5HO fixtures out there check out reefgeek.com
for sizing & price

solitude127
10/29/2010, 04:15 PM
What type of lights would you like? LED, T5, MH? What type of corals do you plan on keeping? Will you installing this in a canopy or are you looking at a fixture?
A little more information about your wants are needed before someone can make a recommendation.

evergreenreeftank
10/30/2010, 04:22 PM
Am thinking T5's. Mostly mushrooms, leathers and frogspawns for corals along with 2 RBTA's. As I stated above I want to mount the lights in my canopy that has an inside dimension of 46" in length.