New Build!

[BigKid4788]

I am getting ready to start a new build and looking for a little advice/suggestions. Listed below are the items I'm currently getting. I'm stuck on additional flow for the tank (if needed) and lighting. I have owned/used a few types of lighting (Orphek Atlantic, AI SOL and ATI Powermodule) but haven't decided if I wanted to do Metal Halide or go w/ Radion Gen4 Pro.

Tank- 90x30x24 glass (Planet)- PVC bottom, starfire front
Stand- powdercoated metal 40" tall
Alpha Vetex skimmer 300 internal
Sump by Titan Aquatics 60x24x20
Emporer UV
(4) Sea Swirls (2 run off closed loop- Reeflo Dart, 2 run for return by Reeflo Hammerhead)

I appreciate your feedback

 

[Winschuc]

Hello, I am currently building a tank with the same dimensions. Have you looked at SB reef Lights? It looks like 3 32" fixtures will cover the entire 96x30 footprint. Looking forward to seeing how you put this together.

 

[BigKid4788]

Hello, I am currently building a tank with the same dimensions. Have you looked at SB reef Lights? It looks like 3 32" fixtures will cover the entire 96x30 footprint. Looking forward to seeing how you put this together.

I haven't. Do you have any experience with the lights

 

[Rickyb1982]

I haven't. Do you have any experience with the lights

I have 6 or the sb reef lights on my 300 gallon and I love them !!

 

[Rickyb1982]

I have 6 or the sb reef lights on my 300 gallon and I love them !!

 

[Winschuc]

I'm planning to use them on the upcoming build. Have only sewn the reviews on here. Coming from MH on my current tank.

 

[BigKid4788]

I'm planning to use them on the upcoming build. Have only sewn the reviews on here. Coming from MH on my current tank.

Why are changing

 

[Winschuc]

Cost of new fixtures, $3-400/ year in bulbs, electricity and needing to find an actinic supplement. It was overwhelming. Also, the SB lights seemed to have good reviews. Looking forward to seeing how they compare to my halides

 

[Rickyb1982]

Cost of new fixtures, $3-400/ year in bulbs, electricity and needing to find an actinic supplement. It was overwhelming. Also, the SB lights seemed to have good reviews. Looking forward to seeing how they compare to my halides

They are awesome and very powerful trust me

 

[Winschuc]

Sorry @BigKid4788, didn't mean to hijack your thread. Just was curious on the lights. Good luck with whatever lighting choice you make, still excited to see what direction you go with the tank!