New combo lighting question

[Mussin]

I have a 4' reefbreeder led light and I upgraded to a 180 tank. There is 12" on each side with the light centered. Will I need additional lighting? Light hangs 11" or so from the water. Thoughts

 

[Fudsey]

Depends on how you want to aquascape and what you want to keep. For SPS, yes you will need to extend the lights, for LPS and/or softies, you would probably be fine.

 

[Mussin]

Yea mostly lps, zoas. I do like clams though

 

[Fudsey]

I would think, as long as you put the clam or clams directly under the light, you'll be all set.

Also might help the edges if you raise the light a bit too.

 

[Mussin]

The light will be mounted high in the canopy. It's just sitting on a couple pieces of wood in the pic.

 

[Mussin]

Thinking of adding a few lumen led strips to help out