Adding Retrofit T5 Kit

[allboutthe305]

I'm adding a 2 - Retrofit 48" T5 Kit on my 55g currently with Kessil A160WE's.

My question is what is the actual lengths of the ATI 48" bulbs.

I'm going to build a hanging canopy for my tank but I need to know how much space I need inside of it to allow clearance of the lights and retrofit kit.

I got my retrofit kit but UPS decided to shatter my bulbs so I have to wait for new ones therefore I can't measure myself. And they won't be here for another 3 days so I can build my canopy while i wait.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/4-ft-let-lighting-miro-4-t5-high-output-retrofit-kit.html

That's the kit I have so if anyone has it with bulbs currently running, can you please let me know the actual length of them from end to end with caps.

 

[allboutthe305]

Anyone?

 

[jduck]

Best if you put bulbs in endcaps and then mark the holes.
Some standoffs and endcaps different

 

[helldiver]

Yep but I think u should hang them with chain so u can adjust the height

 

[allboutthe305]

Gotcha. Thanks jduck

That's exactly the plan helldivers. Thanks!