Solution to shadow effect

[Dumaurier7]

Hi Marco,Vinny et al , I posted this question but got no response so I decided to start a thread about it, Because of the size of my tank the builder installed two massive cross braces each 24"x18"x 0.5" ,

With the Mitras positioned as they are ,under the braces are dark.

I will be installing the fourth LX 7 in the middle alongside the one that's there now, because of the water proofed design (and cost saving advantage !) of the LB2, I am thinking of going with one hung low directly over each brace, is this s good idea? do you think this will eliminate the issue?

 

[cheseenlo]

hey there is really just one way to solve shadowing effect with LED, you gotta go buck and cover every inch, or supplement with T5. see the picture

 

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Hard telling from here, but a 4th fixture should provide you more adequate coverage and not cause too much shading with the brace, is my guess. Unfortunately a lot will depend on how clean you can keep the brace.

 

[Dawsokj1988]

@Dumaurier7 I like the built in stand!

 

[Dumaurier7]

Hard telling from here, but a 4th fixture should provide you more adequate coverage and not cause too much shading with the brace, is my guess. Unfortunately a lot will depend on how clean you can keep the brace.

I guess I'll see when I get the 4th unit, thanks!

 

[Dumaurier7]

@Dumaurier7 I like the built in stand!

Thanks!

 

[Dumaurier7]

 

[Dumaurier7]

This is how it looks after the 4th fixture, shadowing still very evident.

 

[Dumaurier7]

I'm trying to decide if I should spring for an additional pair of LX7s or try the LB2s , I would be able to easily go with 4 LBs!

 

[Dawsokj1988]

decisions, decisions!

 

[Dumaurier7]

decisions, decisions!

[emoji23] those dreaded decisions!

 

[Caseyoidae]

Could you possibly mount water proof led strips under the braces width wise to remove shadows?

 

[Dumaurier7]

I'm sure If I could find suitable ones , but what ever I go with must be controllable as my MITRAS follow a schedule with all the simulations being active.

 

[Caseyoidae]

Ahh, I see the dillema

 

[Dumaurier7]

So I have 1 of my prior lights ( Qmaven Zetlight 6600A) hanging around , I decided to experiment with it to see how it would light the area under the brace!

It totally eliminated the darkness beneath, now I just have to decide on which light!

 

[treedog5]

That's a lot of lights for a tank with no corals, are you planning to add corals in the future?

 

[Dumaurier7]

That's a lot of lights for a tank with no corals, are you planning to add corals in the future?

Yes.