Lighting Question for a new build

[afm32607]

Bought a custom tank from Miracles Aquariums. It is 72"x32"x30" deep. I want to light the tank, at the moment I'm not interested in a reef tank. However, I am interested in LEDs so I don't have to change the bulbs.

I was looking into two AI 26 or EcoTech xr 15 pros. Will two have enough spread if hung high enough? I would prefer to spend more on a controller, the skimmer, the powerheads, etc. All I really need is to be able to see the fish.

Any thoughts?

 

[zachfishman]

Skip the expensive stuff and just get three $100 Mars Aqua fixtures. Mount them high up (or remove the optics for wide spread) and you're set! We use those to illuminate a few FO tanks at work - three without optics handle our 10'x3'x3' systems.

https://www.amazon.com/MarsAqua-Dimmable-Aquarium-Freshwater-Saltwater/dp/B017GWDF7E

 

[Braves95]

Agreed. I would get an inexpensive fixture off of amazon or eBay if you aren't going to have a reef tank.

 

[Ron Reefman]

In fact, if you aren't doing corals or any other photosynthetic animals, a Current orbit fixture will give you the control of an expensive fixture at 25% to 30% of the cost. They are very good FOWLR tank fixtures.

 

[afm32607]

Gracias!