Aquarium Light Width and 29 Gallon

Carlsonr

Carlsonr

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I have been looking at a light to best match my 29 gallon lightly planted freshwater and have come up with this:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9871&rel=1


The light I am looking at is the CD-16981 Freshwater 24" (65 watts 6700k light). As you probably know, the 29 gallon tanks are about 30" wide, which would leave 3" per side without light above, and based on what I read online I don't believe the mounting legs will attach (picture below).



Would a 36" light with mounting legs be more appropriate for fully lighting a 29 gallon tank? A link to the mounting legs is below, and the enclosed picture looks like it would affix to this wider light. Your input is appreciated.





http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=13732
 
thats odd that coralife doesnt make a 30" light. I would go with another brand of lighting, dr fosters and smith has a ton of fixtures that will fit that tank. and no 36" will be way too long and is not meant for that tank. Check out Current lights that dr fosters sells.
 
I use to have a 24" light on my 29 gallon tank and it will work with a glass top.

I now use a 36" light on my 29 gallon tank and it works great.

The price on the 36" is a super deal I would not pass up, and if you wanted to upgrade your tank size up to a 50 gallon, you will not need to upgrade our lighting.


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