Lighting a 80 Gal.

ArloGut · 03-04-2006, 07:36 PM

Hi all

I picked up a great deal on an 80 gal tank with measurements of 48X18X20 what type of lighting would I need to keep SPS?

Thanks
Arlo

***Reefland*** · 03-04-2006, 10:00 PM

Hi Arlogut,

The dimensions actually work out to a ~65 gallon tank. Anyhow, a 2x250w halide kit would do the trick, perhaps even a 2x150w, keeping the lower light requiring SPS near the bottom (Montipora's, etc.).

The Grim Reefer · 03-05-2006, 12:23 PM

Sounds like a nice size for a reef tank. MH as suggested or T5 fluorescents will work fine. Just get good equipment, especially if you go with 150 watt halides.

ANGRY JOHN · 03-05-2006, 03:07 PM

totaly agree with reefland on this one. if you do go with 250 watt hqi then you could go with a 10-14k bulbs and not have to suplement with additional blue. this is the way i am going because if i have to spend loads on lighting then i want only to have mh not mixing with vho which i have to change all the time.

03-04-2006, 07:36 PM	#1
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03-04-2006, 10:00 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,166	Hi Arlogut, The dimensions actually work out to a ~65 gallon tank. Anyhow, a 2x250w halide kit would do the trick, perhaps even a 2x150w, keeping the lower light requiring SPS near the bottom (Montipora's, etc.). __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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