In a message dated 98-06-06 15:54:44 EDT, Aquatic-Plants-Owner at actwin_com writes: << I'm building a hood for a 55 gallon tank. 48" tubes are just a little too long. Would staggered 36" tubes be the only reasonable solution? >> I also make my own hoods. By making the hood slightly longer than the tank I find no problem getting the 48 inch tubes in. Dennis