24 or 36 t5 fixture for 36" long rimless (1 Viewer)

[julio]

setting up a new 36" long rimless tank for which i will predominately grow lps coral. it will be in my living room and want it to look very simple and clean. should i go with a 24 or 36" t5 fixture? i dont want any dark spots in the tank. thanks for the help

 

[Reefahholic]

36....if you don't want shadows on the corners, but 24 will work. Kinda depends on ur scape too. But definetely 36 for full light in all areas.

 

[malira]

I agree with reefahholic. You will have dim spots at the edges if you go 24"

 

[RR-MAN]

Definitely 36" if you don't want any low light areas.

I prefer the smaller light fixture. 24" should work fine and you can place low light corals on each side.

 

[Reefahholic]

Definitely 36" if you don't want any low light areas.

I prefer the smaller light fixture. 24" should work fine and you can place low light corals on each side.

Or you can get 2 of these- dimmable 165/W full spectrum LED fixtures for about $200 with tax and shipped and call it a day.

Type that into ebay. It will light the 36" no problem.

 

[Reefahholic]

Here's only 3 on 72" X 24" x 30" tank.

 

[RR-MAN]

Link to led fixtures reefaholic?


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[Reefahholic]

2pcs Aquamaster 165W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Dimmable Fish Reef Marine | eBay

Link to led fixtures reefaholic?


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[julio]

thanks guys, those leds look good but im not completely sold on them. ive always had
real good luck with t5s. im going to go with a 36" fixture