mtglore
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello everyone,
I have a question about AH Supply Bright Kits. Actually, it's mostly about their installation. I wanted to purchase a 4 X 96 watt Bright Kit to retrofit my 48" long canopy. Basically, it consists of two of their 2 X 96 watt Bright Kits. The problem is, however, that each Bright Kit is only 34.5" long. So, I'd either have to leave about 7" of unlit surface at each end of the canopy or adjust them (pull them towards the canopy ends) so that the entire aquarium is lit but much less intensely at the ends (again, about 7"). That is, that the two kits would overlap ONLY in the middle 34". Which would be best (I'm assuming the latter)? Or, would it be entirely inappropriate, inefficient, and/or insufficient to not have uniform light intensity throughout the entire tank?
Also, because the reflectors or 34.5" long, too, what would be the best material to make a DIY extension of the reflector (assuming I stick with the Bright Kits)?
I appreciate everyone's input.
Best wishes,
Michael
I have a question about AH Supply Bright Kits. Actually, it's mostly about their installation. I wanted to purchase a 4 X 96 watt Bright Kit to retrofit my 48" long canopy. Basically, it consists of two of their 2 X 96 watt Bright Kits. The problem is, however, that each Bright Kit is only 34.5" long. So, I'd either have to leave about 7" of unlit surface at each end of the canopy or adjust them (pull them towards the canopy ends) so that the entire aquarium is lit but much less intensely at the ends (again, about 7"). That is, that the two kits would overlap ONLY in the middle 34". Which would be best (I'm assuming the latter)? Or, would it be entirely inappropriate, inefficient, and/or insufficient to not have uniform light intensity throughout the entire tank?
Also, because the reflectors or 34.5" long, too, what would be the best material to make a DIY extension of the reflector (assuming I stick with the Bright Kits)?
I appreciate everyone's input.
Best wishes,
Michael