Lighting opinions on new build

dpx88 · 02/19/2011, 11:27 AM

I'm gonna start a new build and need some opinions on lighting the tank it will be 30x18x18. I was planning on doing leds, But i'm stuck so far I'm thinking about 3 options either a 150w MH directly in the middle with maybe some 4xt5ho supp next to it. Next option is 1 AI sol blue module but would the light be enough to spread the 30" length? Final option is doing a DIY LED build in a custom canopy how much leds would i need for great coverage and nice 14k-20k look. The tank will be rimless and i really want a clean look to it.

dpx88 · 02/19/2011, 04:05 PM

forgot i wanted to do mainly sps and couple zoas here and there

dpx88 · 02/19/2011, 08:33 PM

bumpppp any help?

slief · 02/19/2011, 08:47 PM

I would add the Reeftech Promithius and Vertex Illumina to your list. Both are worthy of consideration. From my research, it seems they aren't as spotty as the AI and offer better spread. The Reeftech's are a little higher wattage than the comparable Vertex while both have no optics for better spread. I will be making a move from a pair of 400 watt 20K hallides and it likely that I will go with one of these 2.

votek · 02/20/2011, 12:29 PM

Is the reeftech available yet? Everything I've read says it is still under development.

02/19/2011, 11:27 AM	#1
dpx88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 123	Lighting opinions on new build I'm gonna start a new build and need some opinions on lighting the tank it will be 30x18x18. I was planning on doing leds, But i'm stuck so far I'm thinking about 3 options either a 150w MH directly in the middle with maybe some 4xt5ho supp next to it. Next option is 1 AI sol blue module but would the light be enough to spread the 30" length? Final option is doing a DIY LED build in a custom canopy how much leds would i need for great coverage and nice 14k-20k look. The tank will be rimless and i really want a clean look to it.

02/19/2011, 08:47 PM	#4
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I would add the Reeftech Promithius and Vertex Illumina to your list. Both are worthy of consideration. From my research, it seems they aren't as spotty as the AI and offer better spread. The Reeftech's are a little higher wattage than the comparable Vertex while both have no optics for better spread. I will be making a move from a pair of 400 watt 20K hallides and it likely that I will go with one of these 2. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

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02/19/2011, 04:05 PM	#2
dpx88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 123	forgot i wanted to do mainly sps and couple zoas here and there

02/19/2011, 08:33 PM	#3
dpx88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 123	bumpppp any help?

02/20/2011, 12:29 PM	#5
votek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 597	Is the reeftech available yet? Everything I've read says it is still under development.