Lighting for my build...

[cosigner]

Since there is so many of you who provide good, dependable advice, I thought Id make this post.

Im currently building a 40B which will be a peninsula. I have drawn out plans for a hood, so im not too worried about aesthetics, as the fixtures will be hidden.... I plan on using a 150W MH and two 36" T5's. I plan on eventually housing SPS, so should I get a few more T5's, or am I good?

 

[picoreefguy]

depends on what coral you're going to have if you're leaning more towards sps id go at least a 250w or maybe even 400w a halide but for lps and softies the 150w should be just fine. also dont forget to vent the canopy. you can really heat up a tank with halides over it.

 

[cosigner]

Picoreefguy;925512 wrote: depends on what coral you're going to have if you're leaning more towards sps id go at least a 250w or maybe even 400w a halide but for lps and softies the 150w should be just fine. also dont forget to vent the canopy. you can really heat up a tank with halides over it.

Thanks for the input... Im going to take it slow on this tank, but eventually, yes, I want a lot of SPS. I might buy another T5's fixture and call it good until then. As far as the canopy goes, it'll be open on the top with fans.

 

[brandonmason]

I'd go with 250 watts and two true actnics t5 or even blue Led instead of t5. I would consider a chiller.

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[cosigner]

BrandonMason;925570 wrote: I'd go with 250 watts and two true actnics t5 or even blue Led instead of t5. I would consider a chiller.

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I'd like to use the 150W... maybe two and the T5's. I am definitely considering a chiller.

 

[snowmansnow]

if you wan't to get around using a chiller then go with 6x OD t5