SPS Lighting

[orgtizz]

Okay, well I just picked up a deal on new lighting system, and I would like some tips on the schedule and if I have too much wattage.

The system has 2 x 250 mhs with 4 x 54watt T5 along with 3 sets of moon LEDs.

My tank is 60 x 18 x 24 (very deep) 120gl

I would like to keep more SPS, but I still like LPS such as Bubbles, Torches, Polyps, and Hammers.

At full power I will be running at over 700 watts... Suggestions are welcome...

 

[flamron]

250s will be fine for a 24" deep tank.

I'd run the actinics ~10hrs and the MH 6-8hrs. You should be able to stick any LPS lower in the tank. SPS should be fine just about anywhere, depending on the quality of reflector.

My concern would be how well 2 250s will cover a 5' tank. You may be a bit dim on the outer edges, unless you have a lumenarc reflector (or other quality reflector).

HTH,

 

[orgtizz]

Yeah, the way they are set up, I don't think the edges will get much useful light. I want to change my scape so I have piles under the MH's and softies on the bottom edges.