Too much light?

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starting a 100g - 48x22x22
I've got a 8x54 matrixx II W ATI bulbs. Overkill?
 

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Since you already have it – no. :)

Get the height right for coverage and take some measurements with a lux or PAR meter to see what light is hitting the tank. I bet it's fine. Use fewer bulbs if intensity is a problem. :)
 

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