40G build suggestions

Kevotron · #1 11-14-2009, 07:27 AM

I am about to start a 40G 36x18x15 mostly SPS
im debating between the 48' 6x54W or 36' 6x39W Tek Light..
would it be way overkill to be using the 6x54W light ?

lorenz0 · #2 11-14-2009, 09:41 AM

6x39 is more than enough in that tank

Binare · #3 11-14-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lorenz0

6x39 is more than enough in that tank

+1 and it won't look gimpy

e46er · #4 11-14-2009, 05:09 PM

i would go with a 36" fixture over a 36" tank
a 48" fixture will hang 6" over each end of the tank and look stupid

Boomboy · #5 11-14-2009, 05:12 PM

yeah go 36" try and not get a light bigger than the tank, unless you know for a fact its just a holding tank for an upgrade really soon to a 4ft tank.