Lighting Recommendations

fishy888 · 10/23/2021, 01:15 AM

Originally I was sure I wanted to go with metal halides but I know it's getting harder to find lamps and good reflectors anymore. My biggest concern is the health of my corals but I also want the shimmer effect. What lighting should I go with for a 30 inch deep 4 foot 150 gallon tank? Will LEDs get me enough par on the sand?

Vinny Kreyling · 10/23/2021, 08:13 AM

Depending on the lens configuration yes they can.
I suggest the BRSTV series about led's on You Tube.

Sugar Magnolia · 10/23/2021, 02:03 PM

I really liked my LEDs when I had my tank set up. I had a Maxspect Razor over 40 gallons. The color was great.

fishy888 · 10/24/2021, 05:02 AM

I will watch their lighting videos for sure. I really like their videos in general. Thank you both for the replies. I'll have to see if the razor comes in a version that'd light a 4ft 150.

10/23/2021, 01:15 AM	#1
fishy888 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 156	Lighting Recommendations Originally I was sure I wanted to go with metal halides but I know it's getting harder to find lamps and good reflectors anymore. My biggest concern is the health of my corals but I also want the shimmer effect. What lighting should I go with for a 30 inch deep 4 foot 150 gallon tank? Will LEDs get me enough par on the sand?

10/23/2021, 08:13 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Depending on the lens configuration yes they can. I suggest the BRSTV series about led's on You Tube. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

10/23/2021, 02:03 PM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I really liked my LEDs when I had my tank set up. I had a Maxspect Razor over 40 gallons. The color was great. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

10/24/2021, 05:02 AM	#4
fishy888 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 156	I will watch their lighting videos for sure. I really like their videos in general. Thank you both for the replies. I'll have to see if the razor comes in a version that'd light a 4ft 150.