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Old 02-13-2017, 06:08 PM
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Default 8ft tank, lighting ideas?
Hi all, Tank is 96x30x24, On my other tank I have t5s with reefbrite and I love it...but wont this new monster need 2-8 bulbers? Then reefbrites on top of that?... I dont know how I feel about changing 16 bulbs just on that tank every 6 mos...
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Old 02-13-2017, 08:27 PM
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Lighting is a tough decision on a large tank. I have a 96" x 36" x 27". I have 4 x 250w radiums plus 8 x 54w T5HO and Reefbrite blue. I already owned 3 mh when I upgraded from my 220g. This tank is devoted to SPS so strong lighting is a priority for me.
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Nice, bet you that looks sweet!
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Nice, bet you that looks sweet!
Not yet, but it is coming along. I just came through a few rough months and the tank is recovering. I have been procrastinating on starting a tank journal. Time to get off my butt and get it started. Soon.
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Not yet, but it is coming along. I just came through a few rough months and the tank is recovering. I have been procrastinating on starting a tank journal. Time to get off my butt and get it started. Soon.
Glad to hear its recovering! Look forward to the journal!
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I would recommend either MH or LED.
I have 2 ATI hybrids over my 96 x 48 x 30. Like you mentioned, changing 16 bulbs is not fun. Neither is changing ballasts.

I'll be going to LED after these ATI units.
I don't know which brand yet, I'll be looking at Radion, GHL or Kessil.
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