Originally Posted by
ashley84
http:///forum/post/3201970
Just purchased a 56 gallon tank and the width of the top of tank is 31"....couldnt find any 30" MH via google...Would a 24" be sufficient enough or no?
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Yes,a MH reflector and bulb generally will cover a area 24"x24" sufficiently ,according to most manufacturers, depending on depth of tank and watt of bulb.
Have you considered a retro setup?