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Unread 05/09/2013, 09:32 PM   #1
greech
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Suggestions for T5/LED combo over 4-foot 120G

When I stared in this hobby 5+ years ago I swear lighting choices were so much easier!!!

I am looking to light a 48"x24" 120 gallon. The main focus of this tank will be a carpet anemone (haddoni) and my 5 year old pair of B&W clowns. Corals will be a handful of chalices, couple of favia and scolys as well as a couple of millis and photosynthetic gorgorians for height. I do not want this to be a jam packed reef since I want the majority of real estate to go to the eventual carpet.

Lighting options I am considering are:

36-inch 6 bulb ATI Sunpower + some kind of LED light strip

36 inch 4 bulb ATI Sunpower + 1 or 2 LED strip(s) - Not sure if this will be enough lighting or if I will be unhappy with lack of T5 color options.

I am worried that I will not be able to add LEDs to the Sunpower due to the way the light suspends above the tank (also something I want) by wires. Has anyone done this and kept a clean look?

I am open to any ideas on other lighting combos but I don't want to compromise quality. Before anyone suggests the ATI T5/LED combo fixture, I simply can't afford those. Believe me, I have tried to justify that purchase many times . The tank will be open top without a canopy so retros are out.


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Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS
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