bow front setup

[Rock]

i am setting up a 90 gal bow front with a hood, and trying to figure out the best configuration of lights. The tank is 12" wide on each end x 48" long. Inside the hood that space is limited to between 10" and 11" wide. The tank depth is 26" not counting sand bed. I have an idea what i am going to do, but would be interested in the opinion of others, especially if you have a bow front. I know the first question will be what are you going to have in the tank. answer Newbee not exactly sure..

[Texreefer]

you can probably get about 6 - 48" retro t-5s with individual reflectors

[Rock]

that was the plan but 6 t5's is about 15" wide, i would be limited to 4 each

[Rock]

is 4 x 54 enough for that depth of tank. what would be my limitations as far as what i could keep.

[RayAllen]

If you go reef, id say 2 250 watt HQI MH is the way to go.

[Rock]

my issues would be the heat, and lack of any color spectrum. then there is the added cost of power and price of lights.

[ErikH]

I have the same footprint as you and I managed to cram two PFO mini pendants (250wHQI) and 6 36" T5s under the hood. :)

[tony]

If you go reef, id say 2 250 watt HQI MH is the way to go.


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[Rock]

can you send me a picture?

[Rock]

I will send you pm with my number, I would like to see how you have things set up if possible.

[dustint21]

If you use T5s you will have to use aquatinics reflectors! They are only 2'' wide, so you could crame 6 in there! My buddy has same setup as you with 2 250w MH and 2 T5s for actinic supplement, and he keeps SPS with very good results!