Help/suggestions on lights

B-ridge · Oct 31, 2016

i am in the process of upgrading my lights. Currently I am using 4 fathom Pharos led lights. I'm looking to upgrade to 8 bulb 80 watt 60inch ati with some sort of LED strips in front and back. My tank is 60x36x25. Now I know the ati will fit length and width wise. My issue is on my tank I have overflows in the middle of both sides of my tank. It's used as a room divider and can be seen from both sides. I'm wondering because of the overflows will they create shading in my tank? Or possibly will another light or size be better for my situation. I plan on doing lps and easy sps like birdsnest, montipora, digitata and pocillopora. Some zoas and softies also. I'll attack a terrible illustration I just drew up for seeing purposes. Drawing is as if your looking at it from the top. Thanks for your help in advance

saltyfilmfolks · Oct 31, 2016

the shading should be minimal using a large light source like that.

B-ridge · Oct 31, 2016

Eventhough the width of the fixture is 17.5 and my tank width is 36 inches?

ReeferMaddness843 · Oct 31, 2016

I'd agree. I think with t5 of that size you would be getting minimal shade. If it were led only, I think it'd show more of an issue. I'd say go for it!