will center brace block too much light?

[maddmaxx]

a buddy of mine up upgrading his 29g to a 37g. i have an extra 175w mogel socket MH, and was wondering if that center brace would block too much of the halide light. also on the tank will be T5 actinics....

 

[shifty51008]

it will be fine with the T5's however the best light comes directly under the MH and the center brace will block alot of it. on tanks with a center brace it is best to use 1 mh on each side of the brace.

 

[maddmaxx]

i understand you should be using two. but i have one laying around and wondering if it wud be worth him adding to the setup. its goin to be a mixed reef.

 

[SushiGirl]

It won't really work too well, and if the center brace is plastic, the MH (depending on the kind) might melt the brace. I had that happen with my old 38 gallon tank.

 

[tegee]

Center braces don't work very well with MH and/or reef tanks ime.

 

[maddmaxx]

yea did an experiment on my 29 reef i have. and didnt like the out come. thanx for all the replies....