How Many Mitras?

[waynemah]

To get similar coverage, I'd say 6. But it really depends on how your rock is spread out. Mitras have a sick spread and amazing spectrum, but you will still have some shading with a center point over your tank. Spread it out to 3 lights (length wise) on the front and 3 on the back and your set. Getting light on the viewing side of the corals makes a huge difference.

[Aqua-Digital]

6 would be great but I strongly suggest starting with 3-4 I have seen so many people buy more and end up with too many.

There could be a black market from the over purchasers

[kien]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

I have seen so many people buy more and end up with too many.

You must have missed the part where he said he is currently running 8 Radions. :-D

If it were me I would put 4 (perpendicular) over my tank.

[sphelps]

6 is ridiculous for that size tank. Even with 3 you won't have any shaded spots.

[Bblinks]

I have had a Mitra over my tank with very similar dimensions 72X36X27, and to eliminate any dark spot in the tank I guarantee you will be looking at 6 units.

[lastlight]

Sorta depends how big and high a persons rock and colonies are.

[Aqua-Digital]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Sorta depends how big and high a persons rock and colonies are.

EXACTLY!

The Mitras has the coverage to easily do 36x32 but if you have lots of rock and hang overs, and big colonies, no amount of LED will stop this shading.

[waynemah]

Originally Posted by Aqua-Digital

EXACTLY!

The Mitras has the coverage to easily do 36x32 but if you have lots of rock and hang overs, and big colonies, no amount of LED will stop this shading.

4 strategically placed units might be the key then...

[sphelps]

My tank is 64x32x32, three units hung at 8", zero dark spots. being 4" wider and 5" shorter isn't going to result in dark spots.

[subman]

6 over that size tank is insane I don't care what your rock work looks like