Hello everyone,
I am thinking of upgrading to the Aquatic Life t5/led hybrid. However, I am debating over what size fixture I should get. I have a 40 breeder and 2 ai primes.
The 36" fixture would provide the best coverage, but it would also have some light bleed over since the tank is also 36" long>
The 24" fixture would not have the same amount of spread, but would be cheaper because it would only require 1 ai prime, and I could sell the other one. However, I am worried that this wouldn't really be an "upgrade" because it might not be any better than what I had before, due to the lack of spread.
I asked BRS, and this is what they said: "A 24 inch light would work for a 40 breeder but it would be a little dimmer at the ends of the tank. The 36" would prevent the dimming effect on the edges but you would also have significant light bleed past the end of the tank. "
What do you guys think? Do you think that the added cost of keeping the second ai prime is worth the extra coverage?
Thanks
I am thinking of upgrading to the Aquatic Life t5/led hybrid. However, I am debating over what size fixture I should get. I have a 40 breeder and 2 ai primes.
The 36" fixture would provide the best coverage, but it would also have some light bleed over since the tank is also 36" long>
The 24" fixture would not have the same amount of spread, but would be cheaper because it would only require 1 ai prime, and I could sell the other one. However, I am worried that this wouldn't really be an "upgrade" because it might not be any better than what I had before, due to the lack of spread.
I asked BRS, and this is what they said: "A 24 inch light would work for a 40 breeder but it would be a little dimmer at the ends of the tank. The 36" would prevent the dimming effect on the edges but you would also have significant light bleed past the end of the tank. "
What do you guys think? Do you think that the added cost of keeping the second ai prime is worth the extra coverage?
Thanks