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Unread 02/24/2015, 02:33 PM   #1
Neokane
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Stick with 80 deg or go to 120 wide angles

I am upgrading my tank from a standard 90 gal( 48.5″ x 18.5″ x 25.4″) to a 105 rimless (48½ x 24½ x 21" )

Should the TIR 80 deg lenses be sufficient or would the 120's be a better choice?
I have xr30 gen 1's upgraded to gen 3 pros.

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Unread 02/24/2015, 05:32 PM   #2
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Well I have a DSA 105 rimless tank with Gen 2 Pros, and I went with the wide angle lenses. Better spread and since the tank is only 21 inches high I don't have to be as cautious with frying my sps.


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Unread 02/24/2015, 06:58 PM   #3
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have the 105 as well, went w wide angle lenses, much better spread.







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Unread 02/25/2015, 04:58 PM   #4
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How high do you have them over your tank??


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Unread 02/26/2015, 05:53 AM   #5
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Unread 02/26/2015, 09:56 AM   #6
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Do you think shadowing is reduced using the wide angle lens?


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Unread 02/27/2015, 05:24 AM   #7
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I went with 120 as well for two radions on 4 feet of tank. Much better spread imho


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