480g sps shallows + 1000g build

[declanisadog]

Tagging along. Really looking forward to seeing this come together.

 

[Recklessryan904]

I apreciate all the responses , as of now I’m on the fence on lighting . I’m obsessed with how most of the t5 sps tanks look and my lfs has some really nice tanks with t5s . I’m leaning towards (4) 6x54 sunpowers or (2) 8x54 sunpowers with reefbrite Xhos . What do you guys think?

 

[declanisadog]

I apreciate all the responses , as of now I’m on the fence on lighting . I’m obsessed with how most of the t5 sps tanks look and my lfs has some really nice tanks with t5s . I’m leaning towards (4) 6x54 sunpowers or (2) 8x54 sunpowers with reefbrite Xhos . What do you guys think?

It would really depend on your aquascape, and how close to the front/back of the tank you plan on keeping stuff. If you raised the two 8bulbs a bulbs a high, you'd have plenty of spread, but would lose some par. The six fixture configuration would definitely give you a lot more spread without sacrificing PAR, but that is A LOT of bulbs to replace.

 

[AlexG]

I apreciate all the responses , as of now I’m on the fence on lighting . I’m obsessed with how most of the t5 sps tanks look and my lfs has some really nice tanks with t5s . I’m leaning towards (4) 6x54 sunpowers or (2) 8x54 sunpowers with reefbrite Xhos . What do you guys think?

I used 8×39watt T5s & 4xradion G4pros for my 480 gallon reef tank 96Lx48Wx24H. The T5 LED combo is a great way to light your tank.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Everything about this so far is top notch!

 

[Recklessryan904]

I’ve figured out what I’m going to do with lighting the opening from each sides eurobrace is 30 inches . I’m almost done with the aquascaping and have multiple islands spread throughout the tank . If I go (2) 6x54 (2) 4x54 sunpowers that gives me 10 rows of t5 power at 22.8 inches , just enough room to add in reefbrite xhos

 

[Crystal Reef Aquatics]

That's going to be an awesome system! I love those dimensions! Our display is 84x48x24.

 

[Holy_makerel]

Wow! Following!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

It's going to look so COOL!!!

 

[Recklessryan904]

Making progress on the aquascape . I haven’t had much time to do the plumbing due to it pouring outside and still waiting on more fittings .

 

[CoralWealth]

I’ve figured out what I’m going to do with lighting the opening from each sides eurobrace is 30 inches . I’m almost done with the aquascaping and have multiple islands spread throughout the tank . If I go (2) 6x54 (2) 4x54 sunpowers that gives me 10 rows of t5 power at 22.8 inches , just enough room to add in reefbrite xhos

That will EASILY be able to keep SPS anywhere in your tank as I am sure you are already aware.

 

[Recklessryan904]

That will EASILY be able to keep SPS anywhere in your tank as I am sure you are already aware.

My goal is to be able to keep sps anywhere in the tank , I have had a lot of help from some fellow members like @Big E deciding bulb choices . His tank is phenomenal with a very simple bulb choice . Blue + and coral +

 

[chefjpaul]

This is awesome!

 

[Picesduh]

How do you access inside the overflow with the brace covering the top of it?

 

[Recklessryan904]

That will EASILY be able to keep SPS anywhere in your tank as I am sure you are already aware.

My goal is to be able to keep sps anywhere in the tank , I have had a lot of help from some fellow members like @Big E deciding bulb choices . His tank is phenomenal with a very simple bulb choice . Blue + and coral

How do you access inside the overflow with the brace covering the top of it?

I had them build a removable cover to access the overflow box .

 

[Picesduh]

I see [emoji106]

 

[CoralWealth]

My goal is to be able to keep sps anywhere in the tank , I have had a lot of help from some fellow members like @Big E deciding bulb choices . His tank is phenomenal with a very simple bulb choice . Blue + and coral

I had them build a removable cover to access the overflow box .

Very nice, I am using his bulb recommendation on my tank too

 

[Jim Bertone]

Following... looks

 

[Jim Bertone]

Following... looks great!

 

[Recklessryan904]

Very nice, I am using his bulb recommendation on my tank too

How are you liking it , are you getting amazing color and growth ?