Help with 300DD lighting

[Will_D]

I'm setting up a 300 Deep Dimension tank (72"×36") and need some ideas for lighting it. I currently have an ATI 8×54w light and wouldn't mind keeping it and adding some LED supplementation around the whole thing. Would something like that work good or should I just invest in another full light? If the LEDs would work what should I go with? Thanks for the help.

 

[ReeferBob]

The 54watt is a little short for the 6 foot tank. You should have gone with the 80 watt bulbs. But in any case if it was me, I would replace all the lights with dimmable LEDs.

 

[Will_D]

I know it's too short, I had the light on my 120 and was trying to figure out a way to use it along with some suplementation from LEDs or something. May not be the best option and I may just end up buying a whole new light but figured I'd see if anyone had any good ideas.

 

[ShawnSaucier]

You could keep most of your photosynthetic corals under your t5 with lower light corals towards the edges. Add some stunners for sparkle..

 

[BfishLpond78]

Do you plan to run a canopy?

What about retro-fitting some more T5's on the ends where the fixture falls short?

 

[Will_D]

Yes, I'm going to run a canopy. A T5 retro would work, and maybe some LEDs too to add a lityle shimmer.

 

[ReeferBob]

Before you retro your ATI - they have really good resale, try to sell it and use the money for all LEDs.