Lighting for new Reef Tank

[andrecr]

Hey guys

Currently I'm building a new tank with 65x120x60 cm ( 25.50x47.25x23.62 inches) and ordered 2x Ai Hydra 36Hd.

Do you guys think its enough to a Lps dominant tank? Also would like to put some acroporas and sps when the tank matures...

 

[itsken37]

I would get a par meter and check it out one you tank is cycling. If the par is good for lps your good. not enough? get another one or turn brightness up if not at max.too much? dim it

 

[Nick Steele]

I believe two would be fine for lps and if any sps put directly under one of the light and you might be good.

 

[Big Bosha]

Lps dominant tank should be fine with two 36hd's mounted long ways. I suggest hanging them about 14 inches off of the water as per brs's recommendation with the aqua illumination HD series. If you are eventually planning on doing sps, I would suggest placing them under the hot spots. And realistically my suggestion for a mixed reef is the add another 32hd. But for Lps dominant you should be just fine spreading the light across the tank for the 75 to 150 par goal for all lps and softies.

 

[andrecr]

Thanks for the help!!