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Unread 11/25/2018, 10:46 AM   #1
pfan151
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Question on lighting my new 210g

Just picked up a 6ft x 2ft 210. My issue is that there are two braces up top. I am planning to use SB reef lights which are basically upgraded black boxes. My concern is shadows under the braces. The braces are spread out every 2ft. My plan now is to use 2 165 watt lights on the edges and then a 300 watt in the center. I was thinking I could maybe angle the smaller lights on the edges slightly towards the center. I am hoping that will help at least minimize the shadowing. Any thoughts if this will be ok or if I should consider a different lighting plan?


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I have one brace at 2' but in the middle of 4'.
I have one 165w on each side, so I think your plan fine and I see no effect from the brace, in my tank.


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I have one brace at 2' but in the middle of 4'.
I have one 165w on each side, so I think your plan fine and I see no effect from the brace, in my tank.
Thanks. How far off the water surface are yours?


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thanks. How far off the water surface are yours?
14"


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