good lighting setup for 180?

The Saltman · 03/14/2007, 03:50 PM

Hi guys,

I think Ive narrowed it down to my lighting setup for my 180 that will be sps and clam dominated. I'm going with 3 lumenarc 3 reflectors with 400 SE 20k bulbs on SLS galaxy electronic ballasts. What do you guys think of this setup? If I purchase these items, will it be plug and play with that pendants and ballasts?

I appreciate your response

The Saltman · 03/14/2007, 06:19 PM

^^^

Gools · 03/14/2007, 06:24 PM

Sounds good, only thing I will warn is that 3 will heat up that tank alot. I have 2 -400, and 2-175 over my 180 and with 4-4" fans I have a hard time keeping it under 82F. If heat isn't a problem, then sounds like you'll have yourself a nicely lit tank

The Saltman · 03/14/2007, 06:26 PM

whats your evap daily rate like on your tank?

Gools · 03/14/2007, 06:29 PM

Anywhere from 3-5gal a day. In summer it's less (3 gal) cause I have my Air conditioning vent blowing right into my fans into my canopy so it stays cooler.

03/14/2007, 03:50 PM	#1
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	good lighting setup for 180? Hi guys, I think Ive narrowed it down to my lighting setup for my 180 that will be sps and clam dominated. I'm going with 3 lumenarc 3 reflectors with 400 SE 20k bulbs on SLS galaxy electronic ballasts. What do you guys think of this setup? If I purchase these items, will it be plug and play with that pendants and ballasts? I appreciate your response

03/14/2007, 06:19 PM	#2
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	^^^

03/14/2007, 06:24 PM	#3
Gools Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 795	Sounds good, only thing I will warn is that 3 will heat up that tank alot. I have 2 -400, and 2-175 over my 180 and with 4-4" fans I have a hard time keeping it under 82F. If heat isn't a problem, then sounds like you'll have yourself a nicely lit tank

03/14/2007, 06:26 PM	#4
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	whats your evap daily rate like on your tank?

03/14/2007, 06:29 PM	#5
Gools Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 795	Anywhere from 3-5gal a day. In summer it's less (3 gal) cause I have my Air conditioning vent blowing right into my fans into my canopy so it stays cooler.