GNarnian
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hey guys, So I'm getting ready to buy my light fixture for my soon-to-be planted 55 tank. BUT I've run into a problem. Because it is acrylic, a lot of mounting brackets won't work, since Most have to be clamped to the inside and outside of the aquarium to lock it into place.
I was looking at this fixture:
Amazon.com: Glo T5 High Output Lighting System, Double, 48-Inch: Pet Supplies
But then I saw that it has to be attached to the inside and outside.
So I was looking at this one instead:
Aquarium Lighting T5 Fluorescent Light Fixture: AquaticLife T5 HO Dual Lamp Light Fixtures
I thought this might work, But then again, my acrylic aquarium has somewhat rounded edges.
So I guess the real question is this: Will the second one work, or will I have to remove the mounting brackets and just sit it on top of the acrylic? Or will it crack the acrylic brace because it would get too hot? I do not want a broken brace on my tank!
If anyone has an answer or suggestions for another fixture, please let me know!!!! Thanks so much!
I was looking at this fixture:
Amazon.com: Glo T5 High Output Lighting System, Double, 48-Inch: Pet Supplies
But then I saw that it has to be attached to the inside and outside.
So I was looking at this one instead:
Aquarium Lighting T5 Fluorescent Light Fixture: AquaticLife T5 HO Dual Lamp Light Fixtures
I thought this might work, But then again, my acrylic aquarium has somewhat rounded edges.
So I guess the real question is this: Will the second one work, or will I have to remove the mounting brackets and just sit it on top of the acrylic? Or will it crack the acrylic brace because it would get too hot? I do not want a broken brace on my tank!
If anyone has an answer or suggestions for another fixture, please let me know!!!! Thanks so much!