mister crabs Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 setting up my 40 gallon stretch hex next weekiend if my friend gets my stand done in time. Just wondering if a 24" 4x24 T5 is enough light or should i get the 4x39? both fixtures are nova extreme, one 24" and one 36". Only prob is the tank is about 32 inches at longest point so 36" would hang over. I know that since this fixture a single reflector it wont do as well as a tek fixture but i am only going to be keeping softies to start and will retro these bulbs into a hood with individual reflectors later. i want the T5 over MH because of heat and over Pc for obvious reasons. any help appreciated! thanks - john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 if the main body of the tank is 24, and the strech on each side is 4" I would think you'll be fine. Ther will be some bleed over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 fine with the 24" orthe 36"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 fine with the 24" orthe 36"? Oh crap, sorry. the 24DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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