I hope to be upgrading to a larger tank within the next few months and I'm starting my search for lighting options. The tank will be 72" long by 36" wide by 18" tall. Roughly 250 gallons.
This new tank will be an anemone specific reef, focusing heavily on multiple specimens of Magnifica (I'm addicted to them). My plan is to create an atoll slightly off center and towards the front of the tank with a second smaller atoll off to the right and nearer to the back of the tank. Open sand in between and all around the perimeter. I'm thinking to initially put lights directly over each atoll. Not planning on lights covering the entire tank hoping to provide some shadow and depth to the remaining open water.
I would love to hear some of your experiences and options that would provide the right intensity, cover the area above each of the atoll's, and also be the most cost effective.
I currently run 4 Kessil A360WE's, two 48" LED strips, and 2 48" ATI blue plus T5's, over my 48"x24"x16" tank now, but its a bit messy looking and requires a lot of plugs/cords. I'd like to keep fixtures to a minimum and keep a clean look over the tank. Still pondering a floating canopy or just hanging the lights pendant style to keep the top of the tank completely open.
I am leaning very heavily towards Kessil again for the new tank as I really like the shimmer and the spectrum. My only concern with the Kessil is spread.
I also have to say that I prefer to buy good used equipment whenever possible.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions and advice!
This new tank will be an anemone specific reef, focusing heavily on multiple specimens of Magnifica (I'm addicted to them). My plan is to create an atoll slightly off center and towards the front of the tank with a second smaller atoll off to the right and nearer to the back of the tank. Open sand in between and all around the perimeter. I'm thinking to initially put lights directly over each atoll. Not planning on lights covering the entire tank hoping to provide some shadow and depth to the remaining open water.
I would love to hear some of your experiences and options that would provide the right intensity, cover the area above each of the atoll's, and also be the most cost effective.
I currently run 4 Kessil A360WE's, two 48" LED strips, and 2 48" ATI blue plus T5's, over my 48"x24"x16" tank now, but its a bit messy looking and requires a lot of plugs/cords. I'd like to keep fixtures to a minimum and keep a clean look over the tank. Still pondering a floating canopy or just hanging the lights pendant style to keep the top of the tank completely open.
I am leaning very heavily towards Kessil again for the new tank as I really like the shimmer and the spectrum. My only concern with the Kessil is spread.
I also have to say that I prefer to buy good used equipment whenever possible.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions and advice!