Lightning for 60x24x24 rimless tank

Econ · 09/15/2014, 02:33 PM

Hi folks,

What would be your recommendation for a 60x24x24 rimless tank? I will have fish, hard corals and soft corals. I'm between the Aquaillumination and Ecotech brand. I want to get a really good lightining system, so I'm willing to spend some money here.

Your recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!!!

Drae · 09/15/2014, 03:05 PM

8x54t5/3x75 wat led. Ati power module hybrid. Pricey but an awesome light

muttley101 · 09/15/2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Drae

8x54t5/3x75 wat led. Ati power module hybrid. Pricey but an awesome light

If money wasn't tight.. Thats the one I would get.. I have the same tank dems...

adeebm · 09/15/2014, 03:42 PM

You could get 2x the new AI Prime LEDs that are coming out. The look pretty slick and are fairly cheap

vpaul79 · 09/15/2014, 04:23 PM

I have the exact same size as you. While I currently run two 250w Phoenix MH, I inquired AI about the hydra 52. You can get away with 2 of them by raising them up a little higher. The 60" tank is an odd ball with lighting.

Econ · 09/15/2014, 06:57 PM

I thought about getting 3 Ecotech Marine XR30w Gen3 modules, but don't know if the Aquaillumination Hydra is better than the Ecotech.

Drae · 09/15/2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

I thought about getting 3 Ecotech Marine XR30w Gen3 modules, but don't know if the Aquaillumination Hydra is better than the Ecotech.

For the price of 3 xr30w you could get the ati... It's better than any all led fixture out. Jmo

watsonj · 09/15/2014, 09:46 PM

I have the same size tank and run 3 Hydra 52's you could get away with two but three gives very even coverage

ArmanS · 09/15/2014, 09:46 PM

ATI LED Powermodule 48" fixture IMO.

If it's more then your budget, ATI Sunpower 48" T5 fixture, if your going for SPS these would be my choices.

Nirol · 02/08/2015, 07:06 PM

What did you decide on and are you happy with it?

09/15/2014, 02:33 PM	#1
Econ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 72	Lightning for 60x24x24 rimless tank Hi folks, What would be your recommendation for a 60x24x24 rimless tank? I will have fish, hard corals and soft corals. I'm between the Aquaillumination and Ecotech brand. I want to get a really good lightining system, so I'm willing to spend some money here. Your recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!!

09/15/2014, 09:46 PM	#9
ArmanS Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 90713 Posts: 1,391	ATI LED Powermodule 48" fixture IMO. If it's more then your budget, ATI Sunpower 48" T5 fixture, if your going for SPS these would be my choices. __________________ 120" x 34" x 30" 540g Build Starting Soon! Royal Exclusiv Dream Box Sump, 2 x 60" ATI LED/T5, DaStaCo CARx, Apex, Genesis, BK SM 250, 3 x RD 3 230w, UV, ATS, & Arid Reactor! Will have build thread so

09/15/2014, 03:05 PM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	8x54t5/3x75 wat led. Ati power module hybrid. Pricey but an awesome light

09/15/2014, 03:42 PM	#4
adeebm Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 130	You could get 2x the new AI Prime LEDs that are coming out. The look pretty slick and are fairly cheap

09/15/2014, 04:23 PM	#5
vpaul79 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 351	I have the exact same size as you. While I currently run two 250w Phoenix MH, I inquired AI about the hydra 52. You can get away with 2 of them by raising them up a little higher. The 60" tank is an odd ball with lighting.

09/15/2014, 06:57 PM	#6
Econ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 72	I thought about getting 3 Ecotech Marine XR30w Gen3 modules, but don't know if the Aquaillumination Hydra is better than the Ecotech.

09/15/2014, 09:46 PM	#8
watsonj 10 & Over Club Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Minneapolis,mn Posts: 339	I have the same size tank and run 3 Hydra 52's you could get away with two but three gives very even coverage

02/08/2015, 07:06 PM	#10
Nirol Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 797	What did you decide on and are you happy with it?