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izzyfish73
01/28/2017, 03:45 PM
I have a split top 48" tank. I'd like to step up to reef lighting after being live rock up to this point. I'm looking at:

http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+27873&pcatid=27873

but not sure if I should go with the size 36"-48" or 48-60". I mean, will the bigger one bleed too much light outside the tank, or isn't that going to happen?

Also, is this particular light a good one to go with to start growing reef? I have 2 clowns, cardinal, yellow goby, blue chromis, royal gramma, and a coral beauty angel (this guy could be a problem with corals, right?).

Advice and suggestions welcome in all regards. It hasn't all been easy along the way (5 years) but these fish are doing well. I've had the clowns the whole time.