6 feet aquarium

[sumithnarayanan]

Looking to light a reef aquarium which is 6x2x2 feet with reef and few marine fishes. The previous owner had two 6 feet OdySea LED lights, with diff options on lighting.

Want everyones suggestion here as I am a real newbie.

 

[WIReefer]

I’m will be starting a 6 foot tank shorty and will be adding a 60 inch sunpower over it.

 

[Brett S]

I’ve got three Radion XR30’s over my 6x2x2.5 tank. If I had to do it over again I’d probably go with six XR15’s instead, but I’ve been quite happy with the Radion lights.

 

[sfin52]

Looking to light a reef aquarium which is 6x2x2 feet with reef and few marine fishes. The previous owner had two 6 feet OdySea LED lights, with diff options on lighting.

Want everyones suggestion here as I am a real newbie.

Led combo t5ho just t5 or just led. Whats your budget for new lights?

 

[sumithnarayanan]

Led combo t5ho just t5 or just led. Whats your budget for new lights?

I am not sure what to expect, can we get something for around $200? I don't have any corals on the reef.

 

[sfin52]

I am not sure what to expect, can we get something for around $200? I don't have any corals on the reef.

Where's the tank going to be set up.

 

[sumithnarayanan]

It is setup at my new home, I am just moving in.

 

[sfin52]

I've come up with a few solution.

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[sumithnarayanan]

Thanks.

 

[sfin52]

Thanks.

Your welcome
you will need multiple of the led but the t5 you'll just have to replace the bulbs.

 

[sumithnarayanan]

If I got with T5, what specification should I replace with?

 

[sumithnarayanan]

The current one I have T5 tubes (80W) 4 of them in one panel, I got 2 panel. But the lights are not working properly.

 

[sumithnarayanan]

I just checked after you mentioned T5.

 

[sfin52]

I just checked after you mentioned T5.

Ati www.bulkreefsupply.com I would center over tank. There's nothing fancy with these lights on and off. I suggest a timer as well. Any box store will have them.

Config of lights is up to you.

 

[F i s h y]

If I got with T5, what specification should I replace with?

Are you asking what light bulbs? I would do 2 blue plus, 2 coral plus, and 2 aquablue special in a 6 bulb fixture

 

[sfin52]

I would run
3 coral +
1 aqua blue special
1 blue +
1 purple +
So much is personal taste.

 

[F i s h y]

I would run
3 coral +
1 aqua blue special
1 blue +
1 purple +

I do like this combo too, plenty of blue but some good daylight mixed in. And the purple will help with overall photosynthesis.

OP... keep in mind that on a tank 2 feet wide by 2 feet deep, this is not a lot of light... you will want to upgrade in the future. If it were me, I'd add in some kessil A360WE as you can afford them. I'll be lighting a 6 foot long 30 inch wide 24 inch deep tank with 8x39w T5 and 4x A360WE's.... this will allow me to keep any coral or nem I want in my opinion.

 

[vetteguy53081]

3-4 Ai Primes
Or
2-3 orphek light bars

 

[sfin52]

I do like this combo too, plenty of blue but some good daylight mixed in. And the purple will help with overall photosynthesis.

OP... keep in mind that on a tank 2 feet wide by 2 feet deep, this is not a lot of light... you will want to upgrade in the future. If it were me, I'd add in some kessil A360WE as you can afford them. I'll be lighting a 6 foot long 30 inch wide 24 inch deep tank with 8x39w T5 and 4x A360WE's.... this will allow me to keep any coral or nem I want in my opinion.

Maybe an 8 bulb fixture.

 

[sfin52]

Some ATI recommendations

@sumithnarayanan hope this helps