Lighting recommendations 48x30x21

[aquapod24]

It's probably going to be mixed SPS dominant. However I want to be able to grow whatever I want just in case later I want all this SPS. Let me know what you guys recommend

Thank you

 

[fredro]

I say more the merrier. That's 4 on 48x24x18. Realistically you can get away with 2 across 48" but I found 3 helps with shadowing. Also depends on what's gonna be in the tank.

 

[mfinn]

You can do just fine with 2 gen 4's.

 

[aquapod24]

Okay thanks! I currently have one Ration XR30 gen 4 pro. So I will pick up one more. Fredro nice tank! I'm sure you can grow spa at any spot of your aquarium and also run your lights at a lower intensity

 

[jwilliams860]

i have a 48x30x24 and I have 2 xr30s and one xr 15 in the middle but may change to another xr30

 

[CHizer]

Maybe wide angle lenses could help you get better coverage.

 

[Rakie]

I just want to say, your Aquapod got fat bro.

 

[aquapod24]

Hahaha that's where it all started

 

[nly04]

I have three Gen3 Pro on my 48x30x24" high. I notice three are more than enough to cover the 48"long but 30" front to back seem not enough. I am planning to switch out the 80Degree lenses for the wide angle lenses for all three to get more cover on the front and back.

 

[aquapod24]

I ended up going with two Gen 4 XR30 pro's. Tank is still in build process so not sure if it will cover. Since these are the Gen 4 pros they come with the HEI lenses so there is no option to switch to wide angle lenses. The new gen 4 pro's are supposed to have a 36x36 coverage so I think I will be fine