Shallow Reef Experiment

[Stolireef]

I need some feedback from all of you. I have a 110 in which I'd like to set up a shallow reef (kind of like a lagoon). The tank dimensions are 30" (front to back), 48" (end to end) and 20" (deep). I'm going to install a Jaubert plenum so maximum depth will be about 13-14 inches.

I was thinking about installing a Radion G3 Pro centered over the tank. In the middle, I want to grow SPS and on the ends I'd like to grow a variety of Zoas, Plalys and perhaps some Euphilia.

How high would the Radions need to be mounted to give the appropriate light spread to allow for high light need SPS in the center and lower light need corals on the ends. I'm lousy at geometry and light angles so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Stolireef]

P.S. I'm also posting this to the general reef keeping forum for feedback.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

You need two of them. I have three over my Shallow Reef 72 x 24 x 16 tall. Hung 9-10 inches off the waterline.

 

[Stolireef]

You need two of them. I have three over my Shallow Reef 72 x 24 x 16 tall. Hung 9-10 inches off the waterline.

That's a beautiful setup. How deep to the sand?

 

[Eastamherstbias]

My sand is 1-1.25 inches deep. However, I am thinking of throwing another bag in.

 

[Stolireef]

Sorry. I didn't ask that question well. I meant, how deep is your tank from the water line to the top of the sand bed? Thanks.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Sorry. I didn't ask that question well. I meant, how deep is your tank from the water line to the top of the sand bed? Thanks.

13 inches