Light advice

24storm · #1 12-18-2007, 07:46 PM

Hello

I am looking for advice and suggestions for a new tank i am setting up. Its a 230 gallon 72"x24"x30". I think i want to go with 400w halides with T5s. I want to keep sps eventually so i want to start off with them. I am in the process of building a canopy for the tank with fans in it. So they do not have to look pretty . Any advice would be appreciated and if you know where i can get them that would be great.

fishytime · #2 12-19-2007, 01:30 AM

PM Kevin, "Zylumn"...he MAY have just what your looking for. 3- 400w halides that I think he still has. But dont quote me.

Ya Dude · #3 12-19-2007, 05:25 AM

I have same size tank with 3 lumanarc shades which provide perfect coverage of a 30 inch width.I used to have 4 PFO pendants but the 3 lumanarcs created an even more broader light distribution than the other 4 put together

mark · #4 12-19-2007, 02:19 PM

Seen how Niloc16 mounted his (here, post 107 for picture)?

24storm · #5 12-19-2007, 02:31 PM

Where did you get the lights from?

Clown · #6 12-19-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24storm

Hello

I am looking for advice and suggestions for a new tank i am setting up. Its a 230 gallon 72"x24"x30". I think i want to go with 400w halides with T5s. I want to keep sps eventually so i want to start off with them. I am in the process of building a canopy for the tank with fans in it. So they do not have to look pretty . Any advice would be appreciated and if you know where i can get them that would be great.

Advice;
They will skyrocket the temperature in your tank
i ended up tanking mine off until i get my tank in the basement set up,
Have tons of ventilation, or a chiller.

24storm · #7 12-19-2007, 07:36 PM

I have a the tank in my basement with a basement sump ( 4 level split) Tank is on 3rd floor sump is on the 4th floor. I also have a chiller and the sump is very large 150 gallons.

Ya Dude · #8 12-20-2007, 04:11 AM

that sound like a great idea having the sump on the floor above.Your very adventurous

24storm · #9 12-20-2007, 02:51 PM

sump is below the tank lowest floor in the house

Reefer Rob · #10 12-20-2007, 03:47 PM

An enclosed canopy works great with our west coast climate, I vent outside it with an inline fan on a 3 speed switch; low in winter high in summer. Keeps our house dry, and mold free. It might not be so great in your cold climate though. I have three 400W halides in Lumenmax reflectors hanging inside, and I made it through last summer with only fans for cooling.