[dkh0331]

I will begin setting up my 55 gal reef tank very soon. Tank dimensions are 48”L X 12”W X 20”H. I will have a 4-5” DSB. The lighting system is a CustomSeaLife MH/PC combo w/ 2 – 175W MH/10K and 2 - 65W PC’s/7.1K. Looking at predominately LPS’s and clams.

Questions that I have:
1. 99.99% sure this is enough lite to house LPS’s and claims in this tank – looking for verification.
2. I am planning on hanging the lite fixture so the MH’s are about 6-7” off the top of tank. Is this this correct height?
3. The lite fixture came w/ a plexiglass cover that slides into the bottom of the fixture. The lites only sit about 2” or so from the plexiglass cover. Will the heat from the lites melt this and/or restrict the lite to the tank? Should I keep this in or remove it?
4. If I remove the plexiglass cover from the fixture, which would a be a better solution – a glass top or egg crate on top of the tank to keep the jumpers in?

Thoughts and comments sincerely appreciated!!

David