Lighting a 80 Gal.

[ArloGut]

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]

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]

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]

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.