Lighting for a 6' Tank

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JardiniBoy

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Will 2 4' tubes be sufficient for a 6footer?

I'm asking cos that's the biggest fittings they have at the hardware store and I think 2 x 2 3' tubes will be too long..

Thanks! :thumbsup:

JB
 
Two 4 feet flourescent tubes (bulbs) shoul dbe plenty of light :)
 
On my six foot tank I used two 3' tubes to span the full 6' in the front and behind that used a double tube t-5 fixture from Home Depot $17. I used 18,000K bulbs to really light up my African cichlids. The back top corners of the tank are not very lit up, but it I think it adds to the depth of the tank. also that is where I have my overflow/intakes/returns. no loss not highlighting them.

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Thanks for the replies!

I think I'm gonna go with Vince's suggestion ... I want to keep it cheap as my planted tank's lights are already killing my power bill.

JB
 
I think it will work fine as that is what I use on my SeaClear and it is a 6' tank
I hung a shelf above the tank, hung the light from that & I can adjust the height by adjusting the chains. It works great for me and I have plants in the tank which grow fine.
 
MikeVance said:
I think it will work fine as that is what I use on my SeaClear and it is a 6' tank
I hung a shelf above the tank, hung the light from that & I can adjust the height by adjusting the chains. It works great for me and I have plants in the tank which grow fine.
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Cool! I'm just gonna get cheap light fittings and screw them into the hood..
 
fish head )'> said:
On my six foot tank I used two 3' tubes to span the full 6' in the front and behind that used a double tube t-5 fixture from Home Depot $17. I used 18,000K bulbs to really light up my African cichlids. The back top corners of the tank are not very lit up, but it I think it adds to the depth of the tank. also that is where I have my overflow/intakes/returns. no loss not highlighting them.
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nice tank "fish head"!:headbang2 i agree.. i'm setting up my 180 gal 6ft long and will be using 2 of 47" Helios T5 II lights. :)
 
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