Acrylic aquariums

[Karsseboom]

I just picked up an acrylic tank and was wondering about the lighting with them. The tank is a standard size with the 2 cut out on top for feeding or whatever. The problem I have is will the light still penetrate through the top? The light is a mh pendant which is way bigger then the cut out on top. I will try and place the light center with the cut out but it looks like a lot of light will need to go through the acrylic. Would it be a bad idea to cut the top a few inches to widened the opening?

 

[jformani]

light will penetrate but i would put the higher light demand corals directly underneath the halide.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Do not cut the top, it will not come out good, believe me. Might will easily pass through the acrylic, just be sure to keep the brace clean, I dealt with the same thing when I had a glass brace.