Light hood; do I have to get the 48" ?

[twisted-wing]

Been awhile since I've posted here. As usual, I did search for this question before posting this, but I always have trouble finding what I need.

Anyway, I have a shiny new 55 gallon (13x48") tank, and I'm working on getting new supplies for it. Specifically a light hood, which I've never used before. There's 30" and 48" hoods, but there's a good $25-30 difference between those sizes. If I have a 48" tank, can I downsize the hood to the 30"?

Thanks for any help on this!

[jjmitchell]

Unless it is for your viewing pleasure you dont need the lights.....balls dont care light or dark. That being said I would not have one, but if you want one its up to you

[Jonas@Balls2TheWall]

If its for viewing pleasure just get a clip desk lamp from wally world. They are like $8 and don't look half bad.

[BFT12890]

I found a single bulb 36" on amazon.com for my beardie enclosure.

this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-ReptiS...3380616&sr=8-2