96 watts T5 For 29 gal. ?

[ShooterRick]

Ok I am back from vacation and my 29 gal. FOWLR is fully cycled and I added a bit more live rock and a marroon clown and yellow tail damsel today but that will be pics tomorrow with tank mods also.

The light ?---I have a chance to pick up 96 watts of T5 lighting with 2 12K white and 2 actinic bulbs 24 watts each and included is 2 moonlight LEDs integrated in the unit. Each controlled separately with their own switches and power cords. Is this too much for this tank??????

 

[carey]

Well if you just want fish with no corals then its a bit overkill. But if you ever want corals now would be the time to pick it up if it's cheap enough and fits your tank.

 

[ShooterRick]

Well if you just want fish with no corals then its a bit overkill. But if you ever want corals now would be the time to pick it up if it's cheap enough and fits your tank.

I replaced the Eclispse hood today with a standard glass hood and Marineland Power Emperor 280 filter. I just could not stand that Eclipse thing. Anyway the fixture is a 24 inch and I could just set it on the glass hood I would think.

 

[carey]

Aren't there legs or extendable brackets with the fixture?

 

[ShooterRick]

Aren't there legs or extendable brackets with the fixture?

Yes there are mounting brackets included that tilt the unit up to 90 degrees but the unit is a 24 inch unit going on a 30 inch wide tank. ? Price is about to good to pass at 10 hrs on the unit 70.00. I am thinking about a way to mod the mount or just not use the mount for now.