Lighting for 32x24x20 tank

drew930 · 03/01/2017, 11:55 AM

Hey guys... I was in the process of a 150 gallon setup, but unfortunately some stuff came up and could not go that big financially....

So Im thinking about setting up a SCA 66 gallon instead... which is 32x24x20. I would also like the Cadlights 70 gallon dimension at 36x24x18, but would is a few hundred more, and I read some bad things about them. Not sure really, but at this point I'm leaning toward the SCA 66.

So with that being said, I'm thinking 2 options.... If I go t5 , I think a ATI 24" would be best, either 6 or 8 bulbs, probably 8 with the 24" depth...

Or, if I go LED, will one XR30 Radion G3 cover the tank? When I search for the SCA 66 builds, I see a few people that have had 1 Radion mounted.

Or would it be best to go with 2 XR15's? Doing this will allow the pucks to be spread out a bit more, but not much....

What would you recommend?

gcarroll · 03/01/2017, 12:02 PM

If i was going LED on that tank, and wanted to stick to a single fixture, the Orphek Atlantik would be a great choice.

If number of fixtures in not relevant, my choice preferred choice would be 2 Ecotech XR15 Pros or 2 AI Hydra 26HDs.

Lastly, I would also consider the 27" Maxspect r420r.

drew930 · 03/01/2017, 12:31 PM

When you mention Orphek, are you talking about the compacts or full size?

gcarroll · 03/01/2017, 12:48 PM

full size

03/01/2017, 11:55 AM	#1
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Lighting for 32x24x20 tank Hey guys... I was in the process of a 150 gallon setup, but unfortunately some stuff came up and could not go that big financially.... So Im thinking about setting up a SCA 66 gallon instead... which is 32x24x20. I would also like the Cadlights 70 gallon dimension at 36x24x18, but would is a few hundred more, and I read some bad things about them. Not sure really, but at this point I'm leaning toward the SCA 66. So with that being said, I'm thinking 2 options.... If I go t5 , I think a ATI 24" would be best, either 6 or 8 bulbs, probably 8 with the 24" depth... Or, if I go LED, will one XR30 Radion G3 cover the tank? When I search for the SCA 66 builds, I see a few people that have had 1 Radion mounted. Or would it be best to go with 2 XR15's? Doing this will allow the pucks to be spread out a bit more, but not much.... What would you recommend? __________________ 150 in progress ...

03/01/2017, 12:02 PM	#2
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	If i was going LED on that tank, and wanted to stick to a single fixture, the Orphek Atlantik would be a great choice. If number of fixtures in not relevant, my choice preferred choice would be 2 Ecotech XR15 Pros or 2 AI Hydra 26HDs. Lastly, I would also consider the 27" Maxspect r420r. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

03/01/2017, 12:31 PM	#3
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	When you mention Orphek, are you talking about the compacts or full size? __________________ 150 in progress ...

03/01/2017, 12:48 PM	#4
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	full size __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...