Lighting Suggestions Please

[Frederick Edwards]

I have a custom 100G that measures 41" x 24" x 24". How long of a fixture would be good enough to hit the whole aquarium with proper light for coral growth? 36? 48? To me 48 seems like overkill, but then again I am still trying to figure things out

 

[jsker]

I would say that you answered your own question. I agree and a 36 would work fine for your system.

 

[Frederick Edwards]

LEDS are new tech for me, so better to ask then buy a 48 and be upset. Thanks for your input.

 

[Roy 9121]

I have a custom 100G that measures 41" x 24" x 24". How long of a fixture would be good enough to hit the whole aquarium with proper light for coral growth? 36? 48? To me 48 seems like overkill, but then again I am still trying to figure things out

What lights are you running?

 

[Frederick Edwards]

Nothing at the moment. Tank has been collecting dust since 2009. When it was up, I had 2x 250 mh and 4x t5 with led moonlight. This fixture is still hanging above it, but can not remember the brand.

 

[Roy 9121]

Nothing at the moment. Tank has been collecting dust since 2009. When it was up, I had 2x 250 mh and 4x t5 with led moonlight. This fixture is still hanging above it, but can not remember the brand.

But you're switching to LEDs?

 

[Frederick Edwards]

Yes

 

[Roy 9121]

Yes

Have you decided which lights?

 

[Frederick Edwards]

So far I like the AI Hydras, Ecotech Radions, Zetlight, and Maxspect.

 

[Frederick Edwards]

What do you use and on what setup?

 

[TNT32D]

Single ended or double ended MH fixture?

 

[TNT32D]

You could do this

 

[teller]

Hi,
You should also have a look at Reef Breeders Photon V2 Led Fixtures and SB Reef Lights Fixtures.

 

[Frederick Edwards]

You could do this

I am going to switch to LEDS.
Tank has been collecting dust since 2009. When it was up, I had 2x 250 mh and 4x t5 with led moonlight. This fixture is still hanging above it, but can not remember the brand.

 

[Frederick Edwards]

Hi,
You should also have a look at Reef Breeders Photon V2 Led Fixtures and SB Reef Lights Fixtures.

Thanks. there are so many brands and types to look at, it almost overwhelming

 

[mcarroll]

Thanks. there are so many brands and types to look at, it almost overwhelming

I would definitely spend some effort to see as many lights in person as you can.

Certainly spend the time to see as many online as you can too.....though this is obviously a lot more limited compared to actually being there to take in the whole situation.

Of your options so far, my preference would be for the ones with better spacing on the LED's.

Consider LED strips too, such as the Current USA Orbit Marine Pro....a 36" dual-Pro kit would work great. (These are one of the few strips with strong lenses....good for 24" deep tanks.)

 

[Roy 9121]

What do you use and on what setup?

I have a AI Hydta 52, i like it. I don't know if just one of those would give you enough coverage though. You should check out the Kissells also

 

[Frederick Edwards]

Consider LED strips too, such as the Current USA Orbit Marine Pro....a 36" dual-Pro kit would work great. (These are one of the few strips with strong lenses....good for 24" deep tanks.)

Look at these online. Would only one of these be sufficient on my tank or would i need 2? or maybe a second one down the road as i start adding more to the tank?

 

[Frederick Edwards]

Look at these online.

I looked at these online.

 

[Frederick Edwards]

I have a AI Hydta 52, i like it. I don't know if just one of those would give you enough coverage though.

My LFS told me that i would probably be better off with two AI hydra 26's. But i always take everything someone tells me like a grain of salt until i see proof.