Lighting Advice

T_kuemmet · 05-13-2008, 10:12 AM

Okay, so i am thinking about gettinga bigger tank......I have a 120 gal 72" long empty tank in the garage EMPTY!

I am looking at lighting options for this tank. I really like the clean crisp look that some of the halide fixtures provide - specifically i was looking at this fixture

Current USA 72 inch Outer Orbit 3x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 8x39W T5 HO & 24 Lunar Lights (72in )

3 150 watt hqi
and 8 54 watt t5 ho with individual reflectors.

Clams and sps are in the future - i am just getting ideas going for the equipment.

Does anyone use this light or have any thoughts on this?

Triggerjay · 05-13-2008, 10:14 AM

Go with something with 250's if you want clams... I have 175's on my 125g right now, and it is not enough... Have to keep the SPS way up high..

Jason

AQTCJAK · 05-13-2008, 10:46 AM

Agreed if you go HQI 250's other than that the T5's do very well also

Origami2547 · 05-13-2008, 11:15 AM

If you're going to grow SPS and other light-intensive stock, go with the 250W HQI version (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...~CU01079.html). It's only $185 more and will give you more light down deeper into the water column.

T_kuemmet · 05-13-2008, 06:26 PM

well the trick of this is, is that i can get a reconditioned version of the 150 watt for 389 + 89 shipping for that one

Origami2547 · 05-13-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by T_kuemmet

well the trick of this is, is that i can get a reconditioned version of the 150 watt for 389 + 89 shipping for that one

That is a good deal... but you may feel constrained in the long run.

You'd probably be limited to light-needy SPS in the top 1/2 of the water column, though, because of light penetration. And I'd put the future clam in the top 1/3 to 2/3 or so - maybe a Tridacna maxima or T. crocea in the top third or T. squamosa, gigas, or derasa down a little lower.

AQTCJAK · 05-14-2008, 11:21 AM

150's are for shallow tanks I run a 150 on a 12" deep take & it is barely adiquate if you are looking for a rtrofit kit let me know I have a 3x250 w/ 2x96 for supplimental brand new I will sell it @ cost plus frieght

05-13-2008, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
T_kuemmet Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stevens Point WI Posts: 97 View Gallery Karma Komment	Lighting Advice Okay, so i am thinking about gettinga bigger tank......I have a 120 gal 72" long empty tank in the garage EMPTY! I am looking at lighting options for this tank. I really like the clean crisp look that some of the halide fixtures provide - specifically i was looking at this fixture Current USA 72 inch Outer Orbit 3x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 8x39W T5 HO & 24 Lunar Lights (72in ) 3 150 watt hqi and 8 54 watt t5 ho with individual reflectors. Clams and sps are in the future - i am just getting ideas going for the equipment. Does anyone use this light or have any thoughts on this? __________________ Travis Reefaholic My tanks Biocube 29 with stock lighting and 2x powerbrite LEDS in 10000k Second BC 29 with some lps, and getting more!

05-13-2008, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Triggerjay Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,987 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Advice Go with something with 250's if you want clams... I have 175's on my 125g right now, and it is not enough... Have to keep the SPS way up high.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

05-13-2008, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,930 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Advice Agreed if you go HQI 250's other than that the T5's do very well also __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

05-13-2008, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Origami2547 Limpet Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ashburn, VA (near DC) Posts: 135 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Advice If you're going to grow SPS and other light-intensive stock, go with the 250W HQI version (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...~CU01079.html). It's only $185 more and will give you more light down deeper into the water column. __________________ Tom

05-13-2008, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
T_kuemmet Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stevens Point WI Posts: 97 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting Advice well the trick of this is, is that i can get a reconditioned version of the 150 watt for 389 + 89 shipping for that one __________________ Travis Reefaholic My tanks Biocube 29 with stock lighting and 2x powerbrite LEDS in 10000k Second BC 29 with some lps, and getting more!

05-14-2008, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,930 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting Advice 150's are for shallow tanks I run a 150 on a 12" deep take & it is barely adiquate if you are looking for a rtrofit kit let me know I have a 3x250 w/ 2x96 for supplimental brand new I will sell it @ cost plus frieght __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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