Check out this lighting system! Would it work for me?

[CountZero]

Check out this system. I am a newbie but it looks pretty cool. I have a 120 gallon tank that I will be setting up as a reef tank as soon as I sell my Chevelle for the last of the components that I need (Lights being the big one anyone want to buy a '71 chevelle? ) My tank is 60" long and 24" deep, will this 48 inch light be too small? I am wanting to do everything right the first time so assume that I will have creatures/corals that have high lighting requirements. If not, what would be

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Thanks
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[Calvin]

I just bought those lights and couldnt be happier. The moon lights are something else . As far as working for a 120 gal reef tank, I'd say you'l need a bit more power. If I'm not mistaken, you should be aiming for 3-4 watts a gallon. The system you where looking at would only supply a little over 2 watts per gallon.

HTH

[MACATUA]

Hey, I just got those lights too! They are so cool, but I think they may be a bit weak, and they do make a 60" fixture, but it is only 260W, same as the 48. But I have them on my 55, and love them!

[MT79]

Selling your chevelle for lights? lets not get crazy here, I realize this hobby is very interesting/challenging but...

[snapcrackler]

Please forward me info/pics regarding your Chevelle.

Yes I love Chevelles.

Dont jack up the price because I said that though.

[MT79]

If you plan on keeping high intensity light requiring corals this is not nearly enough. For a 120 GAL setup, IMO, I would look at MH's. Especially if you plan on keeping SPS's. The rule of thumb is 3-5 watts per gallon. SPS's require lots of lighting. Figure on at least 480 watts of lighting, minimum. HTH

[CountZero]

Originally Posted by snapcrackler

Please forward me info/pics regarding your Chevelle.

Yes I love Chevelles.

Dont jack up the price because I said that though.

heh, Set your own price, Its on Ebay as we speak. Here is the URL!

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Zero

[CountZero]

Originally Posted by MT79

If you plan on keeping high intensity light requiring corals this is not nearly enough. For a 120 GAL setup, IMO, I would look at MH's. Especially if you plan on keeping SPS's. The rule of thumb is 3-5 watts per gallon. SPS's require lots of lighting. Figure on at least 480 watts of lighting, minimum. HTH

Got any particular brand in mind? Post a link if you would. I am a newbie, and liked the idea of the self contained unit. They also have it in a 60" model, would that work any better?
Thanks,
Zero

[Calvin]

The 60 inch unit had th same output as the 48 inch unit. Remember your looking to increase the Watts per Gallon.

[snapcrackler]

Cool, thanks for the link.

I heard that a combination of MH's and VHO together makes a really super nice illumination, for exaple 2 MH's plus 3-4 VHO actinic. That would take up a good portion of your CHevelle money tho 8)

[karlseith]

I would keep in mind the depth of the tank. At 24" you'll need high wattage to penatrate down to that level.

[CountZero]

Ok, How about a T5 system like this one? Would it need more wattage and length but still be ok? I am hearing lots of good things about the T5's

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[MT79]

I also am fairly new. I've spent more time reading about SW tanks in the last 2.5 months, well, than I'd like to admit. I know allot about muscle cars though! Being in philly rust is a huge problem around here, but I digress. Anyway, no I can't recommend anything particular, just definitely MH's combined with VHO or PC actinics. Ask about this in the reef section. I use VHO,s on my 29 gallon (150 watts) plus 45 LBS LR, DSB. Read my profile if your interested in what I keep. I also am building a reef for my first time. (I've built many cars though, a '71 chevelle being my sweet 16 car coincidentally, and have surprised many brand new corvette owners, etc. Even a porsche owner w/ my camaro ) Good luck! HTH. Try your best, budget permitting,to get at least 5 watts per gallon. The more the better.