Lighting help ideas please

[rogergolf66]

I'm still working on lighting options. I am thinking about going so many different ways

The tank is 72x30

These r at the top of the list right now.

Option 1 $1700
I'm thinking 2 mH either 250w or 400w with either 3 kessil 360w or 1 reefbrite blue xho front and back

Option 2 $1200
Ati power modual 10 bulb with 1 reefbright blue xho in the front for sure maybe 1 more in back if needed.

Option 3 johns idea 3 radions and 2 mH $2200

Option 4. 2 MH 4 t5 1 reef brite blue xho $900

Any thoughts one way or another? The mH I already have so I don't have that costs in any options

 

[krzyphsygy]

I like option 2, t5s grow acros and anything else like crazy. I have the t5 fixture so I can report a positive yes. The reef brite I am actually working on right now. They will add the awesome pop and sun like shimmer we all love

 

[hobbzz]

I would also say number two, I'm not a fan of radions or kessils. You'll still have heat with the T5, but not as bad as mh. You also won't need 400's for a 25" deep tank, especially if you have good reflectors (if you decide to go the mh route).

 

[Reel North]

I'm doing a 84 x 36 wide x 24 tall. 3 lumenmax large and 2 6' HO actinics. I had radions. No go for sps