I tend to disagree. I think I would get equal coverage regardless of the orientation.Not to nag but a horizontal orientation over a tank like that gives lousey coverage.
They should be oriented perpendicular.
Pardon the dust..and the bad pic (cellphone camera lens is busted)
The reason I am adding T5's is because I am looking for the color and growth I get from my MH. I miss the hot expensive totally awesome lights.