How long is the actual lighting strip? I have a 48" long 50 gallon aquarium. I am trying to deide if i should get two 24" or one 48"
2043607
I have the 24" and it fits perfectly over my rimless 24" wide aquarium. The fixture is 24" wide.
2043608
the light tube is 48 and the overall light unit is a little bigger so it drapes over the tank. 2 24 probably would not work has well. I have been very happy with the unit.
2043609
My 24 inch long is exactly 24 inch , I have a 55 gallon corner aquarium and it looks incredible, I do run 3 bulbs in it , the blue colored light for it is great and the night time light is perfect for fish , I would get 48 inch if it fits on your glass . 2 24 's would not look neat to me on top
2043610
The unit is exactly 24" in length with extenders on both sides that will extend the total out 26". I have a 48" wide 60 gal tank with a bar at the top in the center so I use 2 of the 24" units. I tried a 48" unit first but the center bar wouldn't allow the unit to sit securely. The units come with a single led bulb, but will house 3. You will want at least 2 bulbs per unit. In spite of the expense, I now have 3 bulbs per unit. Beware of knocking them into the tank! I managed to ruin one of the units by doing so! Best of luck!
2043611
The light strip comes to within two inches of each end of the light fixture. You'll want the 48", since two 24" would leave a 4" gap unlit in the center, plus wouldn't look as sleek and clean as the single fixture. I have them on both of my 55-gal tanks, and love them. (The center support on my tanks don't interfere with the light, since it sits slightly above the top of the tank.)
1186797
With the legs fully extended it adds about 2 more inches. But the legs are adjustable you can adjust them to fit your tank. This light is for any aquariums that are 48 inches long. Hope this answers your question, any more questions just ask.
1698124
You will need at least 2 for sure. I have a 30" tank and one just barely does it. If I had room for another one I would put acsecondbon the tank to get better light at the bottom.
1096813
If you are doing a reef tank, I would go with 2 units, if its just saltwater fish with artificial plants and stuff, you could probably get away with 1 unit. I am looking to maybe upgrade to something like that, I have looked at a 47 Gallon bowfront, and would add another unit, and maybe play around with lowering the light level, or cutting back the white LED levels some. Under full blue LED's only, everything in my tank takes on completely different colors, and glows a bright blue, pretty cool at night sometimes.
1831850
The fixture is 36 inches long and the bulb is 30 inches. I had problems with this measurement when ordering this lamp. I was confused by this and originally ordered the size smaller. I had to send it back. Don't make the same mistake I did. I bought the 41" and it is "36 long. I have a 125 gallon that is 72" long and 2 of these fit perfectly. I don't know where the 41" came from but even with the moveable leg brackets all the way out, it is only 38" wide. I hope this helps.
1027838
I only have a 29 gallon and my tank is loving the lights. My personal opinion is that it would be better to run two with a 60 gallon. Current is great though. You will love it!
1202135
I run 2 48" end to end on my 300 gallon fresh water tank---lighting is great!
1715580
same wattage... the lights are just spread out further to cover more area... I have two 16s for my 75 gallon and I like them a lot... with two I program the lights to follow across the tank as if the sun is rising passing over and setting.... having one light you could not do that... how ever, I would think on a 55 one 24 inch would suffice because it should cover more of an area than one 16 inch... same watts but more area covered.
1710942
no, you would need no shorter than 72" lighting system and if your tank is shallow.
1446172
The measurement of the top of your aquarium will determine the size of the led light you need. Example 30 inch by 30 inch, you need three 24 inch light and just expand the adjustable legs to accommodate the remaining space.
1356305
I'd get 2 depending on how long the tank is. My tank is 5 gallons but I bought it to grow my floating plants. It's a bright lamp
872202
If you are planning a low maintenance tank then the 36" fixture should be sufficient. If you are going high tech then I'd go for the 48" because of the depth of your tank. If you don't know the difference between the two then you need to do a bit of research first.
1855197
It is a lot of light, even for a 10 gallon tank. I would go with their 8" single strip led light bar. I have both.
1097715
That is completely up to you. If you are planning on getting a longer tank, I would go with the 24-36". Also, with the 18-24", you will have 3" on both sides of the tank that will rely on light refraction and light angle to get light. In my personal opinion, get the 24-36". This way the tank will get the most light and help the plants.
645345
A 75 Gallon is usually 36" in width or length, so I would recommend the 36" to 48". That way, when you have the LED lights on, it will be a bit brighter in the right and left side of the tank, as well. My suggestion, though, is if you want it pretty bright, then I'd go with the Double Bright LED lights.
1967386
I only have one plant and one Colormax and it give me low medium light in a 20 gallon long tank. You should probably need 6500 and a third strip of your choice would not hurt. I really like what the Colormax bulb does; The colors "pop" on both plants and fish.
1585876
Get two. I love mine. No problems with the lights or the company. My corals and fish are doing amazing. Was definately worth the money.