I have (3) T5HO 39 Watt lights in a 9.75" wide wood canopy. The tank is about 18" wide (60 gallon planted discus tank).
Currently, I place the canopy directly on top of the tank centered. The problem with this is there are quite a few dark spots in the tank. Especially in the front top quadrant of the tank. Being that I have discus they seem to spend alot of their time in this quadrant of the tank.
I was thinking of lifting the entire canopy 4-6 inches above the tank via some steel wire and hardware. Perhaps even have the canopy adjustable height wise. That way I can dial in what is best in terms of light spread.
I have been playing around with this by adding some wood on each side of the tank (between the top of the tank and canopy). One thing I have noticed is the light spread not only around the tank nicely but also around the entire room. The light spreading around the room is not a feature in my case.
Anybody have any experience with this? Any suggestions?
Currently, I place the canopy directly on top of the tank centered. The problem with this is there are quite a few dark spots in the tank. Especially in the front top quadrant of the tank. Being that I have discus they seem to spend alot of their time in this quadrant of the tank.
I was thinking of lifting the entire canopy 4-6 inches above the tank via some steel wire and hardware. Perhaps even have the canopy adjustable height wise. That way I can dial in what is best in terms of light spread.
I have been playing around with this by adding some wood on each side of the tank (between the top of the tank and canopy). One thing I have noticed is the light spread not only around the tank nicely but also around the entire room. The light spreading around the room is not a feature in my case.
Anybody have any experience with this? Any suggestions?