a 96" tank what lighting

Myka · #1 10-24-2010, 04:04 PM

I would use two braces, but get them to space them according to your light setup. Spacing them evenly would probably put them under the halides. If you space the braces evenly the halides will have to be spaced evenly and you will get a spotlight effect. So it depends...do you want spotlight effect or dim ends? Dim ends will make the tank look not as long, but spotlight looks weird imo.

marie · #2 10-24-2010, 04:16 PM

With my 8fter I am going to go with a center brace and 4 250w MH's

Myka · #3 10-24-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marie

With my 8fter I am going to go with a center brace and 4 250w MH's

Good call.

You can always change two halides every 6 months to help offset costs. I would always keep the two new bulbs in the center, rotating the older two to the outside.