Lighting a 36x36x27 Cube Tank

[ECreefer]

Going to be setting up a 36x36 cube and was trying to get some ideas on how to light it. It is going to be mostly SPS with some LPS and Softies (5-10%). I was thinking of doing a combo with a little of everything. This will be my first tank for using a Metal Halide and I could use a little advice with them. I have been using T5 for as long as I can remember so I figured I would mix it up on this tank.

• I will be using a Radium on magnetic ballast and thinking of the Hamilton Cozumel Sun Fixture.
• Atleast 4 T5 (Blue Plus with possibly Coral Plus if I think things get too blue) ATI Ballast or possibly Icecap
• Cree LEDs 50-75 Royal Blue, Blue, some UV.

Curious as to what people think if I could use a single 250w? I could probably consider a 400w too. I really just don't want to get into 2 bulbs since I would have to buy double the equipment as well.

Do you think that fixture listed, 20x20 at 10-15 inches above the water, would provide a good amount of spread and PAR?

 

[Chem1586]

What did you end up doing to light your tank? I'm getting ready to purchase a 36x36x20 tank and am trying to decide on lighting options myself.

 

[joe berkman]

Ive been buyiing glass and 80 20 for a 36x36x24. Iplan on 1 reefi duo extreme in the centre fllanked be 2 photon 24's everything running fore and aft.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Very similar to dimensions of my cube tank. Cant beat a pair of Ai Primes or Ai HD26

 

[biecacka]

If the rock work is laid out properly, then they’re no doubts a single bulb can light that tank. Raise the halide a little off the tank and let it shine, let it shine!

corey