Oversized light

[Nightfyre]

So I was recently given a 60"ATI Sunpower 8 bulb T5 light for free. However, my tank is only a 48" 90 gallon, plan is reef with LPS and Softies eventually. Other than wasted light should I be worried about anything? Plus side, if I decide to upgrade to a bigger tank already have lights! Lol. Thanks!

 

[zoasaholic]

Probably look better if You put some house plans besides the tank

 

[homegrowncichlid]

heh, that fixture is too long for the tank, the extra bulb replacement costs are going to add up, better to sell it and get the right length. Plus the over flow of light pollution into your room is going to be a massive eye sore, if you watch TV.

 

[jhuntstl]

Could maybe black out 6"+ on each side with something that can handle the heat. I agree the light spill would probably be obnoxious. But I also like the plant idea.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

+1 I'd get a smaller 48" fixture to run until the upgrade. Than I'd upgrade both the light and display at the same time.
-d

 

[PeterErc]

I would run with it and get the bigger tank now

 

[Nightfyre]

I would run with it and get the bigger tank now

I would but don't currently have the cash for a larger tank but I am looking lol

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Probably look better if You put some house plans besides the tank

Like sunflowers lol

 

[jdpiii3]

I would run with it and get the bigger tank now

glad I use natural sunlight to light my tank I'll always have enough light.

 

[jdpiii3]

So I was recently given a 60"ATI Sunpower 8 bulb T5 light for free. However, my tank is only a 48" 90 gallon, plan is reef with LPS and Softies eventually. Other than wasted light should I be worried about anything? Plus side, if I decide to upgrade to a bigger tank already have lights! Lol. Thanks!

could you make an angled light reflector to maybe cut the footprint of the light down?

 

[curtdog6]

I say go for it! (Says the guy who might have a radion xr30 on his 13.5 gallon) lol