Which Powermodule for my SPS Tank?

rutz81 · 02/19/2010, 07:05 AM

My tank dimensions are: 48(L) x 30(W) x 20(h). I will be keeping almost entirely SPS. I am not sure which light I should get. I am in between the 8 x 54 W Powermodule and the 10 x 54W. I know the 8 bulb would be more than enough in terms of the height of my tank, but, it is fairly wide at 30". I am afraid if I get the 8 bulb then I will not be covering enough front to back. The 8 bulb is 17.5" deep and the 10 bulb is 21.5" deep. But, on the other hand if I get the 10 bulb I don't want to bleach everything and in turn have to raise my light to an obnoxious height. Any opinions would be great.

Thanks.

Dave

fishypets · 02/19/2010, 07:30 AM

I have a 60x30x26 and went with the 10x54W. I get a nice spread front to back without any light spillage.

Denadai · 02/19/2010, 07:33 AM

I have a 25 x 21 x 17 with 6 x 24W and this is plenty of light but I could go with 8x24W

If I were you, I will get the 10x54W.

divewsharks · 02/20/2010, 05:02 AM

the 10x won't bleach anything more than the 8x, it would just give better front to back coverage and allow for even more bulb combo options.

hth

E.intheC · 02/20/2010, 10:17 AM

If you have the cash you could get the 10 bulb and just take out two bulbs if you feel like it's too much. Awesome tank dimensions by the way.

advaquatics · 02/20/2010, 12:14 PM

As many bulbs as it can possibly handle....I would do the 10 bulb system......

chadfarmer · 02/20/2010, 01:15 PM

10 bulbs

rutz81 · 02/20/2010, 06:57 PM

Seems like the consensus is the 10 bulb; I was leaning towards that anyway, just wanted to run it by some of you guys before I threw out the money if I didn't need it.

Thanks again.

Dave

fishypets · 02/20/2010, 07:50 PM

Dave just make sure you properly acclimate your corals to the new P.M. It will blow your mind how much power this fixture puts out and if not careful you'll bleach corals within days.

Sullyman · 02/20/2010, 08:18 PM

Yes the 10 bulb beast will be well received by your sps, you'll need to make a little clip like this one or the shield sags a bit. Only a 3 week owner but it's a winner.

Nanook · 02/20/2010, 08:32 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

TheDogFather · 02/24/2010, 01:24 PM

Save your money and get the 8 bulb Powermodule (I actually own one).

My tank is 48" wide, 30" deep and 18" tall. Front to back coverage is more than adequate and the light is suspended 12" above the surface. I replaced a Giesemann Infiniti 2x250W MH / T5 pendant and the PM kicks @$$!

I did a PAR comparison last year http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1684462

Cheers!

-TDF

Most recent FTS:

kc350twin · 02/24/2010, 02:01 PM

Yes. The Dog Father is why I bought a 8 bulb PM.

02/19/2010, 07:05 AM	#1
rutz81 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,779	Which Powermodule for my SPS Tank? My tank dimensions are: 48(L) x 30(W) x 20(h). I will be keeping almost entirely SPS. I am not sure which light I should get. I am in between the 8 x 54 W Powermodule and the 10 x 54W. I know the 8 bulb would be more than enough in terms of the height of my tank, but, it is fairly wide at 30". I am afraid if I get the 8 bulb then I will not be covering enough front to back. The 8 bulb is 17.5" deep and the 10 bulb is 21.5" deep. But, on the other hand if I get the 10 bulb I don't want to bleach everything and in turn have to raise my light to an obnoxious height. Any opinions would be great. Thanks. Dave

02/20/2010, 10:17 AM	#5
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	If you have the cash you could get the 10 bulb and just take out two bulbs if you feel like it's too much. Awesome tank dimensions by the way. __________________ -Eric

02/20/2010, 01:15 PM	#7
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	10 bulbs __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

02/20/2010, 08:32 PM	#11
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

02/24/2010, 01:24 PM	#12
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	Save your money and get the 8 bulb Powermodule (I actually own one). My tank is 48" wide, 30" deep and 18" tall. Front to back coverage is more than adequate and the light is suspended 12" above the surface. I replaced a Giesemann Infiniti 2x250W MH / T5 pendant and the PM kicks @$$! I did a PAR comparison last year http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1684462 Cheers! -TDF Most recent FTS: __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/19/2010, 07:30 AM	#2
fishypets Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,411	I have a 60x30x26 and went with the 10x54W. I get a nice spread front to back without any light spillage.

02/19/2010, 07:33 AM	#3
Denadai Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,816	I have a 25 x 21 x 17 with 6 x 24W and this is plenty of light but I could go with 8x24W If I were you, I will get the 10x54W.

02/20/2010, 05:02 AM	#4
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	the 10x won't bleach anything more than the 8x, it would just give better front to back coverage and allow for even more bulb combo options. hth

02/20/2010, 12:14 PM	#6
advaquatics Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 60	As many bulbs as it can possibly handle....I would do the 10 bulb system......

02/20/2010, 06:57 PM	#8
rutz81 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,779	Seems like the consensus is the 10 bulb; I was leaning towards that anyway, just wanted to run it by some of you guys before I threw out the money if I didn't need it. Thanks again. Dave

02/20/2010, 07:50 PM	#9
fishypets Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,411	Dave just make sure you properly acclimate your corals to the new P.M. It will blow your mind how much power this fixture puts out and if not careful you'll bleach corals within days.

02/20/2010, 08:18 PM	#10
Sullyman Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buffalo Grove, Il. Posts: 3,764	Yes the 10 bulb beast will be well received by your sps, you'll need to make a little clip like this one or the shield sags a bit. Only a 3 week owner but it's a winner.

02/24/2010, 02:01 PM	#13
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Yes. The Dog Father is why I bought a 8 bulb PM. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's