Tank lighting sugg

[m and m]

So i'm on the dense about getting a new 90g rimless cube(30x30x24) but the major thing that is holding me back is lighting this. What would you guys suggest it has to be a quality t5 fixture. I own a 36 inch power modular and love it. IMO I was thinking a possably 6 or 8 bulb 24" PM but would that be enough

 

[johnanddawn]

i would either do a 6 -8 bulb 24" T5 set up or a 250 - 400W MH with a large lumenmax type reflector and radium bulb
i guess the biggest thing is what your theme will be for aquascape and coral types
either would work - just what you want
- i know that is not much help but lighting is personal
i decided to go 8 T5's on my 36x36x24 rimless cube and like it a lot if that helps

 

[jcarenz]

Try LEDs this fiture would really light up that tank!

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I am running just 4 of the modules on my 55Gallon softie/LPs tank and they look and work great. If your 30x30 cube will be SPS I would consider the 24" 6 module fixture. The link is to the manufacturer's site but you can get this for 10-15% less at some of the hobby sites.

 

[LegoZ81]

What are your plans for the mounting the lighting over it, Would you build a suspended canopy?

 

[m and m]

It would be hung, right now i am thinking this idealie

8 bulb ATI pm with 2 Reefbright attatched to the PM.

It would all be held up by two steel pipes from behind th stand coming up and over then the Pm hung by those pipes.

 

[m and m]

Hints why i was about to buy the reefbright from you to try it out on my current 50g breeder.