Need Suggestion on Lighting a 72 Gal

Zarn · 02/25/2007, 06:48 PM

Could use some help for lighting a AGA 72 Gallon Bowfront. Which lights would you recommend ? I will have LPS and Soft Corals.

48" Coralife Lunar Aqualights Compact Fluorescent Strip Lights 4x65 watt.

48" Orbit Compact Fluorescent w/Lunar Lights 4x65 watt.

jdm01 · 02/25/2007, 07:16 PM

I run the Coralife Aqualight Pro 48" on mine. My light set is in my signature. i like the halides. they have been great for my tank. A lot of money, but worth it in the long run.

virginiadiver69 · 02/25/2007, 07:23 PM

You might want to consider T-5 lighting. At least give the guys at Hellolights a call and discuss your plan with them. They have never steered me wrong and won't over sell you.

ahullsb · 02/25/2007, 08:24 PM

I'll second the t5 lighting. Then you can add whatever you like.

Zarn · 02/25/2007, 08:32 PM

If I go with T5 what config will I need to light the tank watts etc... And can i get a good quality one for under $300.00 ?

Also do I need a chiller with the T5 ? I am trying to avoid buying a chiller.

My tank depth is 22".

TonyOrlando · 02/25/2007, 09:01 PM

I also have a 72 gallon bowfront and upgrading my lighting. What brand name of T5s do you all recommend?

plyle02 · 02/25/2007, 09:03 PM

I have a 75 w/ tek t5's, and geismann powerchrome bulbs, 6x54....Love it, I keep lots of ora sps corals, clam, softies, etc.....excellent growth and colors...

02/25/2007, 06:48 PM	#1
Zarn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 110	Need Suggestion on Lighting a 72 Gal Could use some help for lighting a AGA 72 Gallon Bowfront. Which lights would you recommend ? I will have LPS and Soft Corals. 48" Coralife Lunar Aqualights Compact Fluorescent Strip Lights 4x65 watt. 48" Orbit Compact Fluorescent w/Lunar Lights 4x65 watt.

02/25/2007, 07:16 PM	#2
jdm01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenfield Posts: 904	I run the Coralife Aqualight Pro 48" on mine. My light set is in my signature. i like the halides. they have been great for my tank. A lot of money, but worth it in the long run. __________________ John Martin Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon BioCube

02/25/2007, 07:23 PM	#3
virginiadiver69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 4,400	You might want to consider T-5 lighting. At least give the guys at Hellolights a call and discuss your plan with them. They have never steered me wrong and won't over sell you. __________________ Semi-aggressive mixed reef w/ shallow sand bed 96x30x27 310gal custom acrylic w/ ext. "fail safe" overflow 125gal sump/cryptic fuge w/ 6" DSB 3 400w Plus Rite 20k MH in Lumembrights 2 250w Plus Rite 20k MH in spider reflectors VHO actinic supplementation 2 Tunze wave boxes 2 Tunze 6060 in Tunze Rocks 2 Tunze 6125 Reeflo 250 skimmer Hammerhead return on OM 4 way Aqua controller lll Leviton power panel Deltec Eco-Cooler Randy's Two part 6.5 kw generator

02/25/2007, 08:24 PM	#4
ahullsb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 2,729	I'll second the t5 lighting. Then you can add whatever you like. __________________ Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics

02/25/2007, 09:03 PM	#7
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	I have a 75 w/ tek t5's, and geismann powerchrome bulbs, 6x54....Love it, I keep lots of ora sps corals, clam, softies, etc.....excellent growth and colors... __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

02/25/2007, 08:32 PM	#5
Zarn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 110	If I go with T5 what config will I need to light the tank watts etc... And can i get a good quality one for under $300.00 ? Also do I need a chiller with the T5 ? I am trying to avoid buying a chiller. My tank depth is 22".

02/25/2007, 09:01 PM	#6
TonyOrlando Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 379	I also have a 72 gallon bowfront and upgrading my lighting. What brand name of T5s do you all recommend?