Workable Lighting Scenario?

The Grizz · #1 04-06-2012, 08:24 PM

2 - 150w MH should be just fine with the brace as long as you can keep it clean. You might get a slight shadow but not enough to make a difference with LPS and Softies.

Doc_Polit · #2 04-07-2012, 03:49 AM

I might have to take a stab at DIY LED.

What's the worst that could happen? ZAP!

The Grizz · #3 04-07-2012, 04:21 AM

Come check out my DIY LED build Brad, your not thay far from me

Myka · #4 04-07-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc_Polit

I am planning a 120 gallon (48" x 24" x 24") Starphire reef tank with only softies and LPS.

As an alternate option, would it work to place 150 MH pendants over the open 16" gaps and supplement with 10,000k T5 (x2) and Actinic T5 (x2)?

As long as you keep the center brace clean it really shouldn't be an issue at all. I honestly don't think you would have any issues with SPS either, although upgrading to 250 watt halides would be the better choice for SPS, so I wouldn't be concerned about lacking options.