sharoleb Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Bought this great light last night from a fellow member. Love it! But I have no idea how high to hang it. 12-18 inches from the top of the water? Planning on growing LPS and softies, and at some point I want a clam. Might dabble w/ SPS later, but not sure.Tank is 75 gallon, 18 in deep. Help please. Thanks in advance. http://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_Medi...FIT56U-vi.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 my t5's are about 6" above the water. 4 bulb 54w each. i grow softies, LPS and some easy SPS in it with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharoleb Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Thanks. Mine is 6 bulb 54w. Think I could get away w/ 8 inches? The water does not go to the top of my tank due to the side overflow, I'd say about 2 inches between the water & top of tank. I'm considering the need to put my hands in the tank for placing frags etc etc. So do you think 6 inches above the tank will be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 yes you would be fine at 8-12". depends on what your putting on the sandbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharoleb Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 yes you would be fine at 8-12". depends on what your putting on the sandbed. A scoly!! well, someday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 i think you'll be fine, you may have to play with some of your coral placement until you find the right light that they like. my 6 bulb is very powerful, almost to powerful, but it is about 12" above a 12" frag tank so a deeper tank would probably be just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharoleb Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Thanks for your help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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