My 65 reef

[erironmsn]

Trying to figure out to keep 400 watt MH or get this 150 watt led panel a buddy will give me . Its a Chinese model but worked well in his 60 cube. Any suggestions

 

[erironmsn]

Can anyone help me with this issue

 

[erironmsn]

Still looking for suggestions on this

 

[erironmsn]

Can anyone help with my lighting issue

 

[TopNotchCorals]

What size tank and what do you plan on keeping?

 

[erironmsn]

It's a 65 36 long 24 high and 18 wide I have sps and mixed corals

 

[TopNotchCorals]

Both will work fine, but the 400w might cause a heat issue if not ventilated properly.

 

[erironmsn]

So the led will be fine alone over the 65 gallon it's a Chinese model 150 watt half white half blue

 

[erironmsn]

Some told me that u measure led watts needed for sps length x width x hight divided by 18 is that true?

 

[erironmsn]

Sorry length x width divided by 18

 

[TopNotchCorals]

I've never heard of the LED guesstimate routine, I'd say stick to what your comfortable with. If you've been running the MH then stick with it.

 

[TopNotchCorals]

Also being that you have a 36" long system you will have some shadowing on the sides. I'm guessing that LED fixture is only roughly 15" long?

 

[erironmsn]

Went with a 270 watt full spectrum led panel and love the lights so do my corals. I've seen much more pop-up from my sps. Thanks for the info

 

[erironmsn]

Here a pic from when I first put the light in and moved the corals to the bottom to get a custom to the lighting

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Like that rockwork!

 

[erironmsn]

Thanks it took over 30 Times to get it the way I like it. Lol