Light vs. Canopy Length

[sledge75]

I have been looking at a canopy from glasscages.com for over my 38Gallon. The internal length is 35". I have also been planning on a 36" T-5 SLS retrofit kit.

I was wondering if the retro kit is really a full 36" long installed or is it shorter. I would like to fit the 36" long lights over my 36" long tank but without having to build my own canopy. Does anyone have any experience with these?

 

[wrassefan]

Not really sure but if you check out sls's website or reefgeeks, you should be able to get the answer. I use the sls T5 retro 46.5" 54w 4 bulb setup overdriven by ic660.

 

[sledge75]

I did check both their sites and they only use the generic 36" reference, nothing more specific. I did email SLS but have not received a response yet. I really would like to go with the SLS 36" T-5 4 bulb retrofit but unfortunately I just dont have the tools and such to build a hood myself and I can't hang a pendant unit from the ceiling either.

 

[NateHanson]

I think fluorescents are normally measured from endcap to endcap. So my 36" VHO bulbs are actually about 35 1/2" long, pin to pin, but when installed in endcaps the total length is about 36".

Nate