Bowfront with a Sunpod

[rasguedo]

Ok I am upgrading my T'5s to a MH. Decided on the Sunpod 24" 150 hqi. My question is will it melt the brace? Also will the brace basically kill the functionality of the light since the bulb is right in the middle. My tank 28 gl., 24 inches across. The brace is exactly 2".

 

[mojo46825]

You will get a shodow on your tank with the brace there. I have seen people cut the brace out and put in a clear piece of plexiglass. but you have to do this with the tank empty. Well at least I would . Some say you dont need it at all. But the brace that is there now will leave a shadow. Good luck.

 

[rasguedo]

Currently i have a tek t5 over it and see no shadow but that is more diffused light. I can deal with the shadow but will it be so bad that the mh's value is seriously diminished. Maybe I can get the Sunpod with the double mhs on each side then the moonlights though might be over the side of the tank will this work? Sunpod 36" 2 x 150 mh .. on a 28 gallon... Thats a little overkill but im not sure what else to do.

 

[mojo46825]

I have that light on my 65. 2 x 150 36 in sunpod. It is aa very nice light. Works well I keep softies, sps, lps ect. Very nice and no shadow. Good luck you cant go wrong with the 2x 150 sunpod. High cost but very nice well built unit.

 

[rasguedo]

Originally Posted by mojo46825
I have that light on my 65. 2 x 150 36 in sunpod. It is aa very nice light. Works well I keep softies, sps, lps ect. Very nice and no shadow. Good luck you cant go wrong with the 2x 150 sunpod. High cost but very nice well built unit.
Yeah but on a 28 gallon? Thats more than 10 watts per gallon.

 

[mojo46825]

I am not sure of the dimension on your tank. But it will have more to do with the depth of your tank and the problem of heat. I am sure some peope here have more to say than I do. I know htat I might upgrade to a 2x 250 in another year or so. I currently have the 2 x 150 and 2 t5 actinics. Good luck