Lighting distance, lights for RS 525 G2

[Johnny M]

Getting 525 G2 dim : 59"L x 23.6"W x 21.6"H. Will be a mixed reef with sps being in middle under a Kessil A500 w/55degree reflector and 2 - A360x's on each end for softies & lps. I'm thinking - depending on height of A500, coverage to be 10" - 12" from middle on out & the A360x would be about 6" from each end.
Would that spread be ok?

 

[blaxsun]

The coverage for the A500 is 36"x36" with the 130° reflector, so you're probably looking at 24"x24" with the 55° reflector. Assuming the a base A360x you'll get 24"x24" coverage on each as well. So on a 59" tank I think you'll have enough (with a bit of overlap with the A500).

 

[Johnny M]

Great. thanks.

 

[oreo54]

23" off the water surface gives you a "spot" size of 24" diameter for the 55 degree lens

 

[Johnny M]

Thanks for the info. I was wondering how high off the water surface to place the A500.