Lighting for new 240

[hk45]

Just order my new 240 gallon 72"X30"X25" looking for lighting options. Currently have 135 gallon with 6-80 watt T5's. This is for a reef tank. Should I do more 80 watt T5's if so how many?

 

[amay121]

If you have a retro setup already, why not just get 6 more 80-watt T5s or the very least get 3 more.

 

[hk45]

No its a fixture, w/ advance ballasts, cheap reflector, but changed the bulbs to ati bulbs. Was thinking 6 more bulbs. was going to order 12- 60" tek reflectors, 6 more bulbs, 12 pair waterproof ends, 4-icecap 660 but this adds up money wise real quick, just has much to maybe run different light option.

 

[amay121]

Hit up mcliffy2. He's got a sweet fixture (12-bulb I think). Or take a look at his tank build in the Large Tank section (225+ Reef Bar).