Overboard's 8 foot 360 Gallon Build - Page 2

Overboard · 09/24/2016, 06:55 AM

Lighting-

Years ago, I had a 8.5 foot long system (215 with a 90 on the same stand) and I used 3 x 400 watt MH over the 215 plus 1x 250 MH over the 90. All this supplemented with VHO's. The reflectors used were pretty cheap "spider-style" reflectors so I am not sure I was getting the most out of the lights. Never checked with a PAR meter. Acros grew extremely well and the colors were great. Certainly "old school" by many standards.

I tried AI Sol's, Hydra's and Hydra 52's over my 150 and just never could get good color. Not saying it is not possible, I have seen some great LED tanks, but my skills may not be up to the task.

I am going with a mixed set up this time, but still tweaking the final selection.

First, I am going with much better reflectors. I will be using large Lumenbrights. I will probably use 250 watt bulbs, but also mix in some LED fixtures.

To be continued...........

Anthony357 · 09/26/2016, 01:31 PM

looks really nice!

aquavista99 · 09/26/2016, 04:34 PM

Very nice tank!! Congrats and glad to be following.

09/24/2016, 06:55 AM	#26
Overboard Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 554	Reef Lighting Lighting- Years ago, I had a 8.5 foot long system (215 with a 90 on the same stand) and I used 3 x 400 watt MH over the 215 plus 1x 250 MH over the 90. All this supplemented with VHO's. The reflectors used were pretty cheap "spider-style" reflectors so I am not sure I was getting the most out of the lights. Never checked with a PAR meter. Acros grew extremely well and the colors were great. Certainly "old school" by many standards. I tried AI Sol's, Hydra's and Hydra 52's over my 150 and just never could get good color. Not saying it is not possible, I have seen some great LED tanks, but my skills may not be up to the task. I am going with a mixed set up this time, but still tweaking the final selection. First, I am going with much better reflectors. I will be using large Lumenbrights. I will probably use 250 watt bulbs, but also mix in some LED fixtures. To be continued........... __________________ 360 Gallon SPS Display. Lighting is with two 400 watt MH , two Radion G4 X30s, supplemented with old school VHOs for some "pop". Fish - Pair of IO Regal Angels, pair of captive bred Hawaiian Flame

09/26/2016, 01:31 PM	#27
Anthony357 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 257	looks really nice!

09/26/2016, 04:34 PM	#28
aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Very nice tank!! Congrats and glad to be following.