Marineland 150DD

[JAStoodz]

I am trying to figure out the lighting for my 150dd build. The tank dimensions are 36"x36"x27". I am wondering if anyone thinks that two AI Sol units would be enough to grow SPS.

 

[BigKahuna]

I'm using two Radions which probably have a better spread on my 150DD so I'd think three AI Sol's would probably be needed. The problem with the DD's is that the fantastic front to back depth makes lighting a little trickier. I put my Radions on a VESA LCD swing arms to be able to play with the positioning:

You could always go with two AI's and see how you like them and add another if need be.

 

[austin93]

True minimalist rock work. I like it.

Sorry, I had to make a comment. I am following this thread as I am going to be upgrading to a 36" cube myself soon. I would be concerned that you would have to raise the ai's really high to workout.

 

[BigKahuna]

True minimalist rock work. I like it.

LOL, so minimal there's not even any water which makes keeping the algae easy to control I was just testing the fixtures to see what the spread would be over the 150DD and figured I should throw something in there to get a better idea of the spread which incidentally looked pretty even. I think the AI's are more spotlight-like which would necessitate more than two.

 

[BuckeyeTodd]

I run two t5 fixtures

 

[SteveMH]

You'll need three. Friend has two over the same tank and it's not enough. Bright! But not enough spread.