Lighting help please!

[SoCaliReefin]

I am in the process of a new build. A 40B display and a frag tank hooked up to the same sump. I need some advice on lighting the frag tank. Its 24x24x12tall. Any help is appreciated!
Thanks! :bigsmile:

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Are you wanting to do led, t-5, or MH?

 

[SoCaliReefin]

Are you wanting to do led, t-5, or MH?

I was leaning towards T5 or LED. Thanks Rev!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Since it is a frag tank I would probably do some T-5's. You will want coverage from edge to edge since it is a frag tank and you will need to utilize all the space you have. Finding the right fixture is next!

 

[SoCaliReefin]

6x24watt T5? Or 4x24watt T5?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

What fixture you looking at? Also what type of corals you looking to keep?

 

[SoCaliReefin]

Went down to socal tropical fish and Tom hooked it up with the AI Sol Blue. Now how high should I hang it above the tank?
Thanks!

 

[caudill187]

I'd hang it about a foot above the tank.....that's plenty of light for frags and I'd want to leave myself some room to work.

 

[SoCaliReefin]

I'd hang it about a foot above the tank.....that's plenty of light for frags and I'd want to leave myself some room to work.

Thanks bro! Do you own the AI? I cant figure out how to program the controller..