new (DIY) lighting on 300, opinions please:)

Rallysman

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I just put this above my 300 because 1 thing acrylic has going for it is the clean look. It is 4 48" 32w T8 bulbs (6000k). They are about 5" above the tank, and I was wondering what your opinions are about raising it, lowering it, or leaving it alone. Thanks for looking!

 

Rallysman

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• Nov 8, 2006

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decided to do the same thing with the 265

 

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• Nov 9, 2006

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I like it raised...

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Max

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• Nov 9, 2006

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Bro, I think that I'd leave it how you have it . Nice even light and man that aro and the knife are awsome! You have some of the greates fish!
Max

 

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• Nov 12, 2006

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I don't think thats enough lighting. 128 watts on a 300 gallon is gonna be really dim. You should consider t5 and metal halides with vho/power compact, vho, or just power compact.

 

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• Nov 12, 2006

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I'm not doing plants or anything, so would that do anything besides blind the fish and raise my electric bill?

I'm looking at it and it seems quite bright.