Anyone got ideas for lights? Doing something big

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

I know that this may seem dumb but what model of LED lights should I consider for a 5m deep SPS reef. It is similar to a swimming pool in size, be it 8m by 8m by 5m. Even thou the reef (public aquaria style) is a aquarium where money is not an issue, I still need to figure out a rough budget and feasibility of a tank of this dept. I know many people reading this post are gonna think I'm gone bonkers....

so aside from this I have sort of figuring out a list of fish/inverts....

8m(L) by 8m(W) by 5m(H)
320000L
84535 gallons

150 yellow tangs
65 purple tangs
30 convict tangs
40 blue tangs
30 lieutenant tangs
30 orange shoulder tangs
20 naso tangs
5 powder blue tangs
5 powder brown tangs
5 powder black tangs
10 vllamingi tangs
10 blue spine unicorn tangs
2 fowleri tang
3 dussumieri tang
2 black spot tang
2 white face tang
3 ringtail tang
2 yellowfin tang
3 lavender tangs
2 orange stripe bristletooth tangs
2 thompson's tangs
2 epaulette tangs
25 desjardini tangs
10 kole tangs
1 gem tang
30 vrolik’s wrasses
15 leopard wrasses
35 canary wrasses
30 melanurus wrasses
15 dusky wrasses
15 richmond’s wrasses
5 marble warsses
15 grey head wrasses
40 adorned wrasses
25 red-line wrasse
110 bannerfish
6 niger triggers
400 anthias (species to be dertermind)
1 copperband butterflyfish
70 pyramid butterflyfish
6 foxface rabbitfish
2 watanabei angelfish
30 fairy warsses
2 cleaner wrasses
500 assorted snails
50 cleaner shrimp
40 banded brittlestars

If there is any compatibility problems in the list do let me know.

Blue Tang Clan · Dec 21, 2020

Kessil makes some spotlight style lights at the right spectrum. I don’t remember the name/model but they are big and hung from a pro light bar.

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

Blue Tang Clan said:
Kessil makes some spotlight style lights at the right spectrum. I don’t remember the name/model but they are big and hung from a pro light bar.

any pics?

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

Blue Tang Clan said:
Kessil makes some spotlight style lights at the right spectrum. I don’t remember the name/model but they are big and hung from a pro light bar.

is it called ?

Kessil A2000 LED

AlexG · Dec 21, 2020

I would directly contact Kessel and Orphek as both have commercial level lighting systems. If you have the means direct sunlight via sun tubes should also be considered as an option.

Blue Tang Clan · Dec 21, 2020

Yeah, that one is a beast. The A2000 comes in Tuna Blue and Tuna Sun.

There is also the https://www.kessil.com/livingWall/C360.php -- which may not be the spectrum you're looking for.

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

AlexG said:
I would directly contact Kessel and Orphek as both have commercial level lighting systems. If you have the means direct sunlight via sun tubes should also be considered as an option.

well i guess sun tubes would work? I do live in the region of where alot of prized coral is grown... good point

NoviReefGuy · Dec 21, 2020

MaverickFalcon4 said:
I know that this may seem dumb but what model of LED lights should I consider for a 5m deep SPS reef. It is similar to a swimming pool in size, be it 8m by 8m by 5m. Even thou the reef (public aquaria style) is a aquarium where money is not an issue, I still need to figure out a rough budget and feasibility of a tank of this dept. I know many people reading this post are gonna think I'm gone bonkers....

so aside from this I have sort of figuring out a list of fish/inverts....

8m(L) by 8m(W) by 5m(H)
320000L
84535 gallons

150 yellow tangs

65 purple tangs

30 convict tangs

40 blue tangs

30 lieutenant tangs

30 orange shoulder tangs

20 naso tangs

5 powder blue tangs

5 powder brown tangs

5 powder black tangs

10 vllamingi tangs

10 blue spine unicorn tangs

2 fowleri tang

3 dussumieri tang

2 black spot tang

2 white face tang

3 ringtail tang

2 yellowfin tang

3 lavender tangs

2 orange stripe bristletooth tangs

2 thompson's tangs

2 epaulette tangs

25 desjardini tangs

10 kole tangs

1 gem tang

30 vrolik’s wrasses

15 leopard wrasses

35 canary wrasses

30 melanurus wrasses

15 dusky wrasses

15 richmond’s wrasses

5 marble warsses

15 grey head wrasses

40 adorned wrasses

25 red-line wrasse

110 bannerfish

6 niger triggers

400 anthias (species to be dertermind)

1 copperband butterflyfish

70 pyramid butterflyfish

6 foxface rabbitfish

2 watanabei angelfish

30 fairy warsses

2 cleaner wrasses

500 assorted snails

50 cleaner shrimp

40 banded brittlestars

If there is any compatibility problems in the list do let me know.

I would Suggest speaking to Bill Wann ( Aquarium Engineering) he has a 20,000 gallon tank his home; but I believe planning something similar. He is building my 1500 gallon DT ( sounds small when your talking that big)

Welcome to R2R

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

NoviReefGuy said:
I would Suggest speaking to Bill Wann ( Aquarium Engineering) he has a 20,000 gallon tank his home; but I believe planning something similar. He is building my 1500 gallon DT ( sounds small when your talking that big)

Welcome to R2R

i know but I can’t find the guy?

NoviReefGuy · Dec 21, 2020

MaverickFalcon4 said:
i know but I can’t find the guy?

10780 Bristol Road
Bristol, WI 53104
www.aquariumeng.com
262-960-9517

jdiefenbaugh · Dec 21, 2020

Well, I worked at a public aquarium for several years, built and maintained some larger reef systems, and visited and talked with the people who maintain the best and largest, and I'll just say at 85K gallons, I'd think light penetration would be towards the bottom of your list of questions.
But to answer, you're going to need a bunch of 1000W MH bulbs for adequate PAR levels, and LED cannons to get an aesthetic color spectrum. Whatever the budget you have in mind, triple it.

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

jdiefenbaugh said:
Well, I worked at a public aquarium for several years, built and maintained some larger reef systems, and visited and talked with the people who maintain the best and largest, and I'll just say at 85K gallons, I'd think light penetration would be towards the bottom of your list of questions.
But to answer, you're going to need a bunch of 1000W MH bulbs for adequate PAR levels, and LED cannons to get an aesthetic color spectrum. Whatever the budget you have in mind, triple it.

roger, but wait how much we looking at? cause im pretty sure i can get it done for cheaper than in the US

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

NoviReefGuy said:
10780 Bristol Road
Bristol, WI 53104
www.aquariumeng.com
262-960-9517

link not working

NoviReefGuy · Dec 21, 2020

MaverickFalcon4 said:
link not working

that's odd... just spoke with him a few days ago. Try phoning him

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 21, 2020

NoviReefGuy said:
that's odd... just spoke with him a few days ago. Try phoning him

i think its my IP

NoviReefGuy · Dec 21, 2020

MaverickFalcon4 said:
i think its my IP

no, same here...." account suspended" ?

Devaji · Dec 23, 2020

with a "tank" that big you might get away adding a 6 line wrasse...lol
all jokes aside dang that's a big one.

are you using NSW? I hope so that's a lot of RODI
I 2nd using the sun you live in an area that grows coral see if you can use it.

MaverickFalcon4 · Dec 23, 2020

Devaji said:
with a "tank" that big you might get away adding a 6 line wrasse...lol
all jokes aside dang that's a big one.

are you using NSW? I hope so that's a lot of RODI
I 2nd using the sun you live in an area that grows coral see if you can use it.

yup

Achilles Torben · Jan 2, 2021

use the sun for coral groth and some big led for the evening. in your region 6pm it is dark. so you use the led only for a few hours after that. this high you need to much lights. the sun is perfect in your region