lighting help for 72' acrylic tank

[goldies88]

Please someone help me to chose 2 36' light fixtures or 1 72 ' long fixture
I'm looking at T5 or pc don't matter really. Don't have canopy . So fixture will need mounting legs for sure.Should i go for one long fixture or two short one instead?

 

[TRENT]

I say one long one (72") would look cleaner. Be sure to post some pictures when you get it. Here are two nice setups. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...child=AK01038&tab=2&size=72 Inch (8 x 39 watt) http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12109

 

[RedDwarf]

What do you plan to keep in the tank? And do you want to light the whole tank or have areas of lighter and darker spots?

 

[JK47]

Please someone help me to chose 2 36' light fixtures or 1 72 ' long fixture
I'm looking at T5 or pc don't matter really. Don't have canopy . So fixture will need mounting legs for sure.Should i go for one long fixture or two short one instead?

I agree, if your going without a canopy, get one long fixture the length of the tank. It's a big focal point of the tank and two smaller ones will look tacky IMO. I am allowed to say that cuz I have two smaller ones and wish I didn't...

 

[goldies88]

Thanks for all the replys . I 'm going to stock africa ciclids. I want my whole tank light through out. So 72' is not as common as the others. What you guys and girls think should i get? I was looking at odyssea 72' with blue led lights. How about this one here
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-72in-4x96W-Power-Compact-Light-Fixture-p/51206.htm
Are they good light fixture? Pretty good price. I can't find anything 72' on ebay.
What brand you would recommended?

 

[yogurt_21]

lol I'm sorry to be nitpicky but you're having me lmao right now reading your title and posts. 72' = 72 feet 72" = 72 inches the way your posts and title are, they indicate that you're setting up a 72 foot aquarium. lol

typically there are more bulb options for 2 36" light setups so that would be my choice.

 

[sostoudt]

Thanks for all the replys . I 'm going to stock africa ciclids. I want my whole tank light through out. So 72' is not as common as the others. What you guys and girls think should i get? I was looking at odyssea 72' with blue led lights. How about this one here
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-72in-4x96W-Power-Compact-Light-Fixture-p/51206.htm
Are they good light fixture? Pretty good price. I can't find anything 72' on ebay.
What brand you would recommended?

that brand is not a "quality" one
will it work yes. its probably the best price you will find new.

but you need to realize you dont need all that light, as thats a light for plants or corals. in a tank not setup or maintained for growing those it will just algae problems.

i would probably recommend a retrofit kit(reflector and bulb connectors you screw into a canopy) of 2 bulbs or so. you can get them at a hardware store probably, i would buy actual aquarium bulbs as i think they make the fish look better

 

[FishNCash]

Do you have the acrylic light housing that came with the tank? If yes, then I suggest getting the Current USA retrofit T-5. They're low power and super bright.

 

[sostoudt]

oh never mine you dont have a canopy. i would recommend some tops(glass plastic doesnt matter), and then a couple short flourscent lights as there easier to find.

 

[goldies88]

oh never mine you dont have a canopy. i would recommend some tops(glass plastic doesnt matter), and then a couple short flourscent lights as there easier to find.

I was thinking that as well. Can i use acrylic to cover the two opening top or you think glass top better. Not bow as easy as acrylic?
That would be my dream tank (72")foots long tank lol........