Do you have 36" VHO bulbs?

[Bkndsdl]

If so, can you give me an overall dimension of bulb + endcaps? I am looking to put a set of 36" bulbs in my tank, and need to know if they will fit. My canopy is 36-5/8" wide.

TIA!!

 

[steeldude]

my canopy is 37.25" wide and the bulbs/encaps are in there very tight.
Its a good fit, but wouldnt want the hood any smaller.

 

[dropin]

if your cap is a oceanic cap, forget it. they are not designed for vho.they cannot befitted into the top. you need to lie them down across the tank by using egggrate.

 

[Bkndsdl]

dropin, all I know is they are German 3-piece.....what kind are you using, steeldude?

 

[swashbuckler]

i think he meant oceanic canopy...

 

[lvmartian]

I have an oceanic canopy and got them in...it isn't pretty, if not careful the lights could be broken when closing. I'm careful.

 

[Bkndsdl]

oh, ok. I don't know if my canopy's oceanic or not, but I do know it's 36-5/8" wide. Can any of you give me your bulb length, and an overall dimension?

Thanks!

 

[lvmartian]

36 Ã"šÃ‚½" tip of endcap to tip of endcap, my canopy is 36 7/8"....tight fit

 

[Bkndsdl]

Thanks, lvmartian! I don't know if mine'll fit w/out a new canopy, or at least extensive surgery.

 

[lvmartian]

Ouch, perhaps a dremel?

 

[Bkndsdl]

......and tablesaw, router, miter saw........wood.....glue.....sweat.....