is this too much

mjstover · 12/30/2007, 07:22 PM

would two Luminarc Reflectors be too much for a 75 gal. tank.

mjstover · 12/30/2007, 07:44 PM

what do you think. too large

kdblove_99 · 12/31/2007, 12:23 PM

WHat are the dimentions?

luke33 · 12/31/2007, 12:42 PM

For a 48" by 18" wide i'd go with the mini's and 250w and you'll be fine. Maybe a little wasted light on the sides unless you keep them closer to the surface.

bigsink · 12/31/2007, 01:26 PM

I have this configuration on my 75 gallon and I love it! Just make sure you leave enough room for easy access above the tank!

mjstover · 01/01/2008, 11:49 AM

how tall do I need to make the Canopy. I am building it myself

bigsink · 01/01/2008, 12:02 PM

The canopy should be 14-16" tall. Mine is 12" and it is too short.

Entropy · 01/01/2008, 12:02 PM

I think the standard Luminarcs are too wide for a 75g. You can use them, but 4+ inches of the reflector are going to have to hang out passed the back and the canopy is going to have to be at least 12 inches tall imo (for the reflectors to be 4 inches over the water). You might want to check out the minis as Luke mentioned.

bigsink · 01/01/2008, 12:08 PM

MUST be minis. I thought that was already stated.

mjstover · 01/01/2008, 02:34 PM

I think they are 14.5" x 14.5" so they should fit under the 75 being 18 in W right?

12/30/2007, 07:22 PM	#1
mjstover mjstover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 226	is this too much would two Luminarc Reflectors be too much for a 75 gal. tank.

01/01/2008, 12:02 PM	#8
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	I think the standard Luminarcs are too wide for a 75g. You can use them, but 4+ inches of the reflector are going to have to hang out passed the back and the canopy is going to have to be at least 12 inches tall imo (for the reflectors to be 4 inches over the water). You might want to check out the minis as Luke mentioned. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

12/30/2007, 07:44 PM	#2
mjstover mjstover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 226	what do you think. too large

12/31/2007, 12:23 PM	#3
kdblove_99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Frederick,CO Posts: 8,683	WHat are the dimentions?

12/31/2007, 12:42 PM	#4
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	For a 48" by 18" wide i'd go with the mini's and 250w and you'll be fine. Maybe a little wasted light on the sides unless you keep them closer to the surface.

12/31/2007, 01:26 PM	#5
bigsink Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,481	I have this configuration on my 75 gallon and I love it! Just make sure you leave enough room for easy access above the tank!

01/01/2008, 11:49 AM	#6
mjstover mjstover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 226	how tall do I need to make the Canopy. I am building it myself

01/01/2008, 12:08 PM	#9
bigsink Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,481	MUST be minis. I thought that was already stated.

01/01/2008, 02:34 PM	#10
mjstover mjstover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 226	I think they are 14.5" x 14.5" so they should fit under the 75 being 18 in W right?