ATI 8 bulb on a 75? Also Skimmer??

PRSPLYR · 07/12/2015, 05:59 PM

Hi - So I picked up a new 75 and a 40b for my "Retirement Reef Project" and I was perusing some ads and I can get a ATI 48" 8 bulb Dimmable Sunpower with ATI bulbs for 400 - would that be too much light for my tank? I am hoping to progress from LPS to SPS dominant as my skills improve but I know I will need to walk before running..... I was thinking I could use cheaper (less output) bulbs at first or is it OK to run them dimmed if I need less light? Pros and cons on this light for this tank? Also saw a Reef Octopus SRO 2000 int skimmer I could get for $200 - is that a good deal and skimmer for a 100+ gal system? Thanks for any help....

Lou

TylerHaworth · 07/12/2015, 07:30 PM

Probably a bit of overkill on the skimmer and light, IMO.

The skimmer may have a tough time maintaining a good stable head and the 8 lamp ATI is an incredibly powerful fixture for that size tank... I would think a SRO 1000 and ATI 6 lamp would be your ideal equipment for the 75.

07/12/2015, 05:59 PM	#1
PRSPLYR Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 91	ATI 8 bulb on a 75? Also Skimmer?? Hi - So I picked up a new 75 and a 40b for my "Retirement Reef Project" and I was perusing some ads and I can get a ATI 48" 8 bulb Dimmable Sunpower with ATI bulbs for 400 - would that be too much light for my tank? I am hoping to progress from LPS to SPS dominant as my skills improve but I know I will need to walk before running..... I was thinking I could use cheaper (less output) bulbs at first or is it OK to run them dimmed if I need less light? Pros and cons on this light for this tank? Also saw a Reef Octopus SRO 2000 int skimmer I could get for $200 - is that a good deal and skimmer for a 100+ gal system? Thanks for any help.... Lou

07/12/2015, 07:30 PM	#2
TylerHaworth Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Barboursville, WV Posts: 628	Probably a bit of overkill on the skimmer and light, IMO. The skimmer may have a tough time maintaining a good stable head and the 8 lamp ATI is an incredibly powerful fixture for that size tank... I would think a SRO 1000 and ATI 6 lamp would be your ideal equipment for the 75. __________________ 180 Gallon Rimless. Halides. MP40's. Other Goodies.