Lighting options?

[jmotion]

I have a 135 gallon that's 6' long. Would a 48" double be enough? Or should I go 72"? The tank has no live plants. Enclosed stand with about 9" from tank top to top of stand. Also fixture model suggestions/recommendations welcome. I've been looking at the nova extreme 48" with lunar and the Coralife sets. All input appreciated thanks.

 

[jcardona1]

it just depends on how much light you want in the tank. i have a 210g (7x2x2). im currently running one 48" T5 HO bulb and i think its more than enough. its a nova extreme fixture btw. its a two bulb fixture but i took one bulb out because i thought it was just too much light for my tank.

search my threads for pics of the tank/lighting

 

[jmotion]

Can't see the pics due to work filter. I'm worried about too much shadow on the edges.

 

[Frostyone]

48" should be plenty for a 72" tank, especially if you go the HO-T5 route, if you mount the light suspended above the tank a foot or so (hanging from the ceiling) it'll cover more area.