T5 users with center braces, how bad is the shadow?

[nemo g]

im stuck on either a 75 and 65 g tanks. the sticking point is the damn center brace. im 99% sure im going with T5's and am curious as to what type of shadow i should be expecting.

is it bad? noticeable? or just barely visible?

any images would be greatly appreciated

tia

 

[Steffish]

I'll try and post a pic later, but on my tank I can't even see a shadow.

 

[Horace]

There are no shadows. Pretty much there will be no shadows anywhere in your tank, unless you have a very large overhang.

 

[nemo g]

remember, the shadow i am talking about will be under a center brace. that is my only concern.

i have seen some tanks with a slight shadow due to the brace was not sure what type of flourscent lighting was used.

 

[CaptainDave]

no shadow in my tank.....

 

[todd2000]

No shadow on my PC with a center brace

 

[TWallace]

I don't see any shadow in mine either.

 

[mmd]

65 g, no shadow

 

[Alexj716]

72G bowfront, no shadows

 

[Mrs.kbmdale]

75gal. Center overflow, so there's 2 braces, one on each side of the overflow. The braces are clear though, and No shadow.

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

No shadow.

 

[old salty]

No shadow for me!!

 

[Gools]

I have a 6' tank, with 4 - 4' T5's. I have them overlap over the centre brace, and it is extrememly bright, and you see no shadow.

 

[Drewpy]

46 bow, no shadow... i forget there is a brace...

 

[burke031]

65 gallon with VHO, no shadows here...

 

[i8chicken]

Shadows from braces come from metal halides. They are a "Spot source" of light (like the sun), instead of a longer tube.

 

[thereefmaster]

No shadow here (power compacts, 4x65W)

-Nate

 

[FishMaster1000]

28 bowfront...Nova T5...Absolutely no shadow! Reason why I didnt go with MH..

 

[nemo g]

big up, fanks

a pint for all

:beer:

 

[moorediddy]

Awesome.... one of the only threads on RC where everyone agrees.

-moore