DIY Canopie for my 30g breeder tank.

haha. Gimmie a sec & I'll link you to the one you want.

 

..it's also an 8 bulb. That about 16" wide. Which would be ok over the 30G B as fr as width, but it would probably bleach your corals because the tank is pretty shallow. 640w. lmao

 

Try something like this

http://www.reefgeek.com/manufacture...ixture_w!_Bulbs_(Graphite)_by_Sunlight_Supply

 

so i could just go 16inchs wide but with just 4 bulbs not 8 ?

 

I think their sight is down, as far as linking goes.

I was showing a TekLight 6x 39w fixture w/bulbs. $399

 

You would even go 6 bulbs. But the one you posted was 8 x 80w.

 

trying to stay under 300 dollars for lights but wouldn't a
24" 4x24W Tek Light T5 High-Output Fixture w/ Bulbs (Black)
be fine?

 

You may have some dark water on the ends. That 12" shorter than the tank. personally I would try not to go any less than "(shorter) thn the tank length.

 

If you want you could go with a less expensive light. TekLight & ATI tend to be about $50-100 more just for being themselves. They are top of the line.

You could also try retro-fit lighting.

 

Here's a good light. I will probably be going with the 24" for my 29g.

36 inch T5 Aquarium Lighting Retrofits T 5 Aquarium Light T 5 Aquarium Lighting

This is a 4 bulb though.

Gotta go eat dinner. I'll be on again later tonight.