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Unread 02/16/2018, 12:14 PM   #4
Zalick
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Originally Posted by slief View Post
I think 6 would be perfect!
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Originally Posted by Vinny@GHLUSA View Post
Hi there,

As Slief said, 6 LX7s would be a good number. Since your tank is 36" front to back, having 6 units will provide more than enough light coverage and even-light distribution throughout the footprint of the tank.

Better yet, you'll be able to position SPS anywhere in the tank without having to worry about it not getting enough light.
Thanks Scott & Vinny! Which layout do you think would be better given that each light would be covering an area approximately 22"x18"? I plan on mounting with a ball joint so I will likely be able to run them either orientation. Seems like horizontally would be better but I have never seen the light spread. I may mount on 8020 tracks like this too, so I can adjust a bit more, using aither orientation, adjust height and angle.

They will be in a large canopy with lots of ventilation.





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