need your ideas for my 180!

The Saltman · 06/29/2007, 09:15 PM

Hi guys,

I'm having a hard time trying to figure out my lighting scheme for my new 180. It will be a mixed reef, but will have a lot of sps and clams. I am thinking of going with 3 lumenarc reflectors with 250DE bulbs. I really like a dusk/dawn simulation but my canopy sits too high to install t-5 bulbs or vhos. Is there anything I can attach to the hanging pendants that can simulate dusk/dawn? Also, do you feel this lighting scheme is adequate or would you go with 4 reflectors or even 400 watt bulbs?

I really appreciate your ideas

Henry Bowman · 06/29/2007, 09:59 PM

What are the dimensions of the tank?

The Saltman · 06/29/2007, 11:24 PM

72X24X24

The Saltman · 06/30/2007, 09:06 AM

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06/29/2007, 09:15 PM	#1
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	need your ideas for my 180! Hi guys, I'm having a hard time trying to figure out my lighting scheme for my new 180. It will be a mixed reef, but will have a lot of sps and clams. I am thinking of going with 3 lumenarc reflectors with 250DE bulbs. I really like a dusk/dawn simulation but my canopy sits too high to install t-5 bulbs or vhos. Is there anything I can attach to the hanging pendants that can simulate dusk/dawn? Also, do you feel this lighting scheme is adequate or would you go with 4 reflectors or even 400 watt bulbs? I really appreciate your ideas

06/29/2007, 09:59 PM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	What are the dimensions of the tank? __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

06/29/2007, 11:24 PM	#3
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	72X24X24

06/30/2007, 09:06 AM	#4
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	^