75 gallon lighting?
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CC13
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What corals (if any) do you plan to keep?
The corals you plan to keep determine the type and intensity of lighting required.
SinCityRee4r
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Look at the reefbreeders Photon V2+ I love mine. this is over my 48x24x24 120 gallon
CC13
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Look at the reefbreeders Photon V2+ I love mine. this is over my 48x24x24 120 gallon
Beautiful looking tank!
Saying that, if OP doesn't want corals at all, he can get away with basic lighting lol
SinCityRee4r
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120 gallon 1-48” model
CC13
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Perfect.
The reefbreeders Photon V2+ as stated above will defiantly grow corals. I have never used one of their fixtures but a lot of people on here have and love it. Also its slightly cheaper than some of the higher end units like the Ecotech or AI Hydra units which may have more bells and whistles, but in terms of growing corals, you will be just fine with the Photon.
Many options out there. Are you wanting to go led? Sky is the limit, value black box leds, 4-6 bulb T5, even used halide/T5 systems out there to fit your budget. Our 75 reef was running a used current halide/T5 system that cost us 250.00 dollars. Just depends what your looking for.
One wouldn't cover the tank unfortunately. I've seen the reefbreeders in action, they are nice and sleek looking. Our halide/T5 fixture was 48" long and worked well but was an eye sore. There is also SB reef led lighting
CC13
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If your tank is 48" long (approx.) I would do the larger unit.
SinCityRee4r
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they say you cold do 32” but u reccomend 48” you can use when you go up to a 90 or 120g[emoji23]
CC13
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I use halides and T5 and also have LED (on another system)
You need to keep in mind that bulbs for halides and T5 need to be replaced more or less every year which is a couple hundred dollars (more or less) depending on how many bulbs your replacing. LED doesn't require any bulb changes.
Halides and T5 also use more electricity and run hotter than LED.
From personal experience, nothing grows SPS like halides and T5. I also prefer the look of the tank more with halides and T5. This is just personal preference.
