Chinese black box intensity?

How fast above the tank do you put the lights we have 125 gal there 165w
 
How fast above the tank do you put the lights we have 125 gal there 165w
I would maybe take my time to make sure they are well secured ;);Hilarious Just kidding.

How many units and what are the tank dimensions?
 
2, lights 72 in long n 24 in deep
 
2, lights 72 in long n 24 in deep
Don't hate me for saying this but I would think about adding a 3rd unit. The overall spread for each unit is 25-35 inches at 9 to 12 inches in height. For two units I would start at 12 inches with blues at 100% and whites between 60 and 75%. Maybe have someone hold one at that height to see what it looks like.

For two units mount like this:
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For three units:
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Don't hate me for saying this but I would think about adding a 3rd unit. The overall spread for each unit is 25-35 inches at 9 to 12 inches in height. For two units I would start at 12 inches with blues at 100% and whites between 60 and 75%. Maybe have someone hold one at that height to see what it looks like.

For two units mount like this:
[:::::] [:::::]

For three units:
| | | | | |
Ya I know, lol
 
Don't hate me for saying this but I would think about adding a 3rd unit. The overall spread for each unit is 25-35 inches at 9 to 12 inches in height. For two units I would start at 12 inches with blues at 100% and whites between 60 and 75%. Maybe have someone hold one at that height to see what it looks like.

For two units mount like this:
[:::::] [:::::]

For three units:
| | | | | |
K
 
Don't hate me for saying this but I would think about adding a 3rd unit. The overall spread for each unit is 25-35 inches at 9 to 12 inches in height. For two units I would start at 12 inches with blues at 100% and whites between 60 and 75%. Maybe have someone hold one at that height to see what it looks like.

For two units mount like this:
[:::::] [:::::]

For three units:
| | | | | |
K
 

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