Lighting a 30 inch deep tank with a 2 foot center brace???

[The Grizz]

Look into doing some DIY LEDS with 80 degree optics OR rip the top rim off your tank, remove the center brace & replace with a 3/4" euro brace that what I am doing for my 300.

[Hustler]

It has eurobracing all around but has that center aswell.... Im not cutting it appart LOL
next tank is a 500+ and acrylic.... till then Ill learn the ropes with this one
The last few LED diys Ive seen are almost the same price as the standard 3w cree setups in the pendulem design but weeks of work I just cant spare....
I need it to be somewhat cost effective as far as running but also work....I dont care about brands as much as it just working even if it looks ugly I can hide it as long as it works

[The Grizz]

Ok how about these

http://www.aquatraders.com/48-716W-M...bo-p/54267.htm

I use a similar light on my 165 but mine only have 2 - T5's per fixture.

[Hustler]

I was thinking 2 of these??? or if i can figure out what units so I dont have halides over the glass brace...

[Hustler]

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48" Metal Halide 250W HQI Auqrium Lighting T5 HO 54W on ebay

[The Grizz]

Be careful of the EBay fixtures, the ones I posted above are good quality at a reasonable price & they will ship using USPS so no Duti / broker fees.

[The Grizz]

I just measured my fixtures from Aqua Traders & the MH bulbs over the mid part of my tank are 30" c - c & 28" between the end caps.