Reef Brites over an 80gal

JTrigger · 12/14/2010, 10:57 AM

Hey all,

Just wondering how many LEDs might be recommended for a mixed reef. Some SPS, potentially a clam or two, but definitely not SPS dominant. Tank dimensions are 48 x 18 x 24. Was considering getting 3-4 reef brite LEDs, but can likely only get the 36" strips as they will probably not fit inside the canopy inlet at 48".

Beaun · 12/14/2010, 11:17 AM

I would say 4, if not 5 or 6.

wickedfish · 12/14/2010, 04:45 PM

Anyone have red ones setup? If so do they add pleasing aestetics?

JTrigger · 12/15/2010, 11:10 AM

If I had the choice between 3 - 48" in the rectangular portion of the bowed canopy or 4 - 36" which would span more of the width into the bow, which would be better?

Beaun · 12/15/2010, 11:47 AM

I would go 4-36" and just keep SPS to the center, everything else can fill in the outside.

JTrigger · 12/15/2010, 12:54 PM

Great, thanks. I was looking to modify the canopy to get 48s in and figured if 3x48" = 72LED and 4x36"= 72LED things might be equal, but perhaps the 4 had a better width spread which might be more important as long as I center SPS as you asid rather than spread everything out and only in the back, lol.

12/14/2010, 10:57 AM	#1
JTrigger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 383	Reef Brites over an 80gal Hey all, Just wondering how many LEDs might be recommended for a mixed reef. Some SPS, potentially a clam or two, but definitely not SPS dominant. Tank dimensions are 48 x 18 x 24. Was considering getting 3-4 reef brite LEDs, but can likely only get the 36" strips as they will probably not fit inside the canopy inlet at 48".

12/14/2010, 11:17 AM	#2
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	I would say 4, if not 5 or 6. __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None

12/15/2010, 11:47 AM	#5
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	I would go 4-36" and just keep SPS to the center, everything else can fill in the outside. __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None

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wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Anyone have red ones setup? If so do they add pleasing aestetics?

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JTrigger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 383	If I had the choice between 3 - 48" in the rectangular portion of the bowed canopy or 4 - 36" which would span more of the width into the bow, which would be better?

12/15/2010, 12:54 PM	#6
JTrigger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 383	Great, thanks. I was looking to modify the canopy to get 48s in and figured if 3x48" = 72LED and 4x36"= 72LED things might be equal, but perhaps the 4 had a better width spread which might be more important as long as I center SPS as you asid rather than spread everything out and only in the back, lol.