What size reefbrite over 72" tank

[cdamiano]

I'm thinking of getting the standard reefbrite (not xho) and placing it over my 180g tank. I am currently running 3 250w radiums and 2 actinic plus vho's.

My tank is a reef ready AGA with 2 braces. Which size reefbrite would give me good placement of the led's over the whole length of the tank.....would the 60" cover it well or is the spacing good on the 72" size for this length tank?

Will the all blue add much of a change in brightness of the tank or should I go with the 50/50 to help brighten things up?

Thanks!

 

[Jeremy B.]

I would suggest using 2 x 60" RB's over a 72" tank, in all blue. That should give you quite a bit of color pop as well as add some brightness.

 

[cdamiano]

I am looking to supplement the 2 Actinic Plus VHO's that I currently have with my Radium Halides. The VHO's already give a beautiful pop to the colors when they are on so I don't want to remove them. I am just looking to add one reefbrite to try and brighten the tank a little more and tone down the bluish look with just a touch more of a warmer color when the halides and the VHO's are on. It currently has a bit of a windex look to it. I just wanted to clarify that you still think the all blue will help in this scenario or should I go with the 50/50 or all white?

 

[Jeremy B.]

If that's the case then I would suggest going with an all white. The 50/50 is still going to have a really cool look to it. I might suggest using a blue ReefBrite, then going back to an Actinic White VHO.

 

[cdamiano]

I appreciate your time and recommendations. I wish I could compare them over the tank to see which one achieves what I am looking for. If I were to get the all white and didn't like it after firing it up on the first day, would I be able to exchange it for the 50/50?