How many GHL mitras for my cube?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by lastlight

i currently use one on the exact same tank and i'm happy with the coverage. it's def shadier near the top of the tank at the back but i'm fine with that. in the future i may add another when the tank is filled in as it might be needed to avoid excessive over-shading.

i'm currently ramped up to 61% output and have the light about 4 inches off the surface. i'd get much better spread lifting it higher but can't due to the glare from the unit.

I'd lift the unit up and add some trim to the top of the tank before adding a second one. 4" is too low for this light, the minimum specified is 20cm, which is close to 8". Not to mention the trim will cost about $10 vs $1200

One light is certainly all that's needed for this size tank.

[lastlight]

can't compromise the looks with trim.

i've got lots of light for now. just measured i'm at 5" off the water. wife isn't home i'm going to sneak it up one more inch and see if she complains.

[lastlight]

shows how much i pay attention. I've been doing gradual 1% increases and I guess I was at 66%. I'm now at 6" off water and 68%.

If she complains I might just make a narrow 6" strip of black plastic that can be placed on the trim directly across from the fixture's end as the glare is a very direct and focused bit of light that wouldn't require trim everywhere. Just that one spot couch side.

I'm sure at 8" and 100% I'd have next to no shadows even in the back.

LOVE THIS LIGHT.

[wayner]

I'm sure she"ll be fine with one more inch 😃

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by wayner

I'm sure she"ll be fine with one more inch 😃

this is the only way that's going to happen so let's wait and see lol.

[nickguay]

Thanks guys, I'll just go with one then and for the custom bracket I'm going to get made for it, I'll ask for some extra holes... just in case I ever decide to put two