Usually the 48s mount on the edge of the tank and are held above the bar and water.Ok also, heres another delema. I have a freakin bar right in the middle of the tank. Should i just saw that **** off so i can get the 48" fixture? Or am i would i be better off getting 2 24"s which i kinda dont want to do.
Yeah, the light has brackets to hold it above that.The bar is the center brace that helps keep the tank from bowing.
It won't burn the plastic the bulbs don't get hot enough as far as the shadow I seriously doubt if it would be visible it's not on my 55 albeit I only have around 70 watts of t8.Ok, but wont the intensity of the lights burn through the plastic? And if not.. then wont i have a big black shadow in the middle of the tank where the bar is?
No problem have fun with your new lights when ya get em.Alright then, we'll just have to see what happens. Thanks guys.
That's the beauty of T-5's, they don't put out that much heat. I have heard of MH lights being hung to low and melting that stress bar. By no means remove that bar. Your tank could fail and you would end up with water all over your floors.Ok, but wont the intensity of the lights burn through the plastic? And if not.. then wont i have a big black shadow in the middle of the tank where the bar is?
That's the beauty of T-5's, they don't put out that much heat. I have heard of MH lights being hung to low and melting that stress bar. By no means remove that bar. Your tank could fail and you would end up with water all over your floors.