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Unread 08/03/2011, 03:47 PM   #1
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ATI 8 bulb and frag tank

Hey just wondering about light height from water surface. Thank is 4'x3' and 12 inches high. Tank will be manly LPS and zoa. Thanks


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To cover three feet of tank with only 8 bulbs I would put the fixture anywhere from 12-16" over the tank.


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I also plan to add two vertex LEDs. One each side and is that inches from water surface?


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