Do i need more lights?

[Lil' RegalReefster]

Hi I currently have a red sea reefer 450. It is not set up yet and I have some questions about lights. I was planning on using 3 ecotech radion xr15s but I'm wondering if I need more. Tank dimensions are 60" length 22" height and 20" depth. Also would it be better to use multiple xr 30s. Please let me know how many lights I would need.thx

 

[flagg37]

It depends on what you’re putting in it.

 

[Blitheran]

I have the red sea reefer 170. I have two xr-15s and I still feel as though I could use some supplemental lighting with it. I think a perfect route for you would be a t5/hybrid. Instead of getting four xr15’s get three and utalize a t5 hybrid to zone in on your desires

 

[Lil' RegalReefster]

ok thx for the advice. much appreciated. also how would i be able to utilize the t5 bulbs. should i get a hybrid fixture? please let me know. btw it is going to be a mixed reef. 50% sps, 30% lps and 20% other.

 

[Blitheran]

ok thx for the advice. much appreciated. also how would i be able to utilize the t5 bulbs. should i get a hybrid fixture? please let me know. btw it is going to be a mixed reef. 50% sps, 30% lps and 20% other.

Yes hybrid is the way to go!

 

[Lil' RegalReefster]

ok great thx. going to go look for one