8ft tank, lighting ideas?

amberc12 · #1 02-13-2017, 06:08 PM

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...
Thanks!

rockworm · #2 02-13-2017, 08:27 PM

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.

amberc12 · #3 02-13-2017, 08:41 PM

Nice, bet you that looks sweet!

rockworm · #4 02-13-2017, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by amberc12

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.

amberc12 · #5 02-13-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rockworm

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!

MitchM · #6 02-13-2017, 11:09 PM

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.