Anyone got ideas for lights? Doing something big

[MaverickFalcon4]

I know that this may seem dumb but what model of LED lights should I consider for a 5m deep SPS reef. It is similar to a swimming pool in size, be it 8m by 8m by 5m. Even thou the reef (public aquaria style) is a aquarium where money is not an issue, I still need to figure out a rough budget and feasibility of a tank of this dept. I know many people reading this post are gonna think I'm gone bonkers....

so aside from this I have sort of figuring out a list of fish/inverts....


8m(L) by 8m(W) by 5m(H)
320000L
84535 gallons

1. 150 yellow tangs
2. 65 purple tangs
3. 30 convict tangs
4. 40 blue tangs
5. 30 lieutenant tangs
6. 30 orange shoulder tangs
7. 20 naso tangs
8. 5 powder blue tangs
9. 5 powder brown tangs
10. 5 powder black tangs
11. 10 vllamingi tangs
12. 10 blue spine unicorn tangs
13. 2 fowleri tang
14. 3 dussumieri tang
15. 2 black spot tang
16. 2 white face tang
17. 3 ringtail tang
18. 2 yellowfin tang
19. 3 lavender tangs
20. 2 orange stripe bristletooth tangs
21. 2 thompson's tangs
22. 2 epaulette tangs
23. 25 desjardini tangs
24. 10 kole tangs
25. 1 gem tang
26. 30 vrolik’s wrasses
27. 15 leopard wrasses
28. 35 canary wrasses
29. 30 melanurus wrasses
30. 15 dusky wrasses
31. 15 richmond’s wrasses
32. 5 marble warsses
33. 15 grey head wrasses
34. 40 adorned wrasses
35. 25 red-line wrasse
36. 110 bannerfish
37. 6 niger triggers
38. 400 anthias (species to be dertermind)
39. 1 copperband butterflyfish
40. 70 pyramid butterflyfish
41. 6 foxface rabbitfish
42. 2 watanabei angelfish
43. 30 fairy warsses
44. 2 cleaner wrasses
45. 500 assorted snails
46. 50 cleaner shrimp
47. 40 banded brittlestars
    
    
    
    
    
    
    If there is any compatibility problems in the list do let me know.

 

[Blue Tang Clan]

Kessil makes some spotlight style lights at the right spectrum. I don’t remember the name/model but they are big and hung from a pro light bar.

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

Kessil makes some spotlight style lights at the right spectrum. I don’t remember the name/model but they are big and hung from a pro light bar.

any pics?

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

Kessil makes some spotlight style lights at the right spectrum. I don’t remember the name/model but they are big and hung from a pro light bar.

is it called ?

Kessil A2000 LED​

 

[AlexG]

I would directly contact Kessel and Orphek as both have commercial level lighting systems. If you have the means direct sunlight via sun tubes should also be considered as an option.

 

[Blue Tang Clan]

Yeah, that one is a beast. The A2000 comes in Tuna Blue and Tuna Sun.

There is also the https://www.kessil.com/livingWall/C360.php -- which may not be the spectrum you're looking for.

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

I would directly contact Kessel and Orphek as both have commercial level lighting systems. If you have the means direct sunlight via sun tubes should also be considered as an option.

well i guess sun tubes would work? I do live in the region of where alot of prized coral is grown... good point

 

[NoviReefGuy]

I know that this may seem dumb but what model of LED lights should I consider for a 5m deep SPS reef. It is similar to a swimming pool in size, be it 8m by 8m by 5m. Even thou the reef (public aquaria style) is a aquarium where money is not an issue, I still need to figure out a rough budget and feasibility of a tank of this dept. I know many people reading this post are gonna think I'm gone bonkers....

so aside from this I have sort of figuring out a list of fish/inverts....


8m(L) by 8m(W) by 5m(H)
320000L
84535 gallons

1. 150 yellow tangs
2. 65 purple tangs
3. 30 convict tangs
4. 40 blue tangs
5. 30 lieutenant tangs
6. 30 orange shoulder tangs
7. 20 naso tangs
8. 5 powder blue tangs
9. 5 powder brown tangs
10. 5 powder black tangs
11. 10 vllamingi tangs
12. 10 blue spine unicorn tangs
13. 2 fowleri tang
14. 3 dussumieri tang
15. 2 black spot tang
16. 2 white face tang
17. 3 ringtail tang
18. 2 yellowfin tang
19. 3 lavender tangs
20. 2 orange stripe bristletooth tangs
21. 2 thompson's tangs
22. 2 epaulette tangs
23. 25 desjardini tangs
24. 10 kole tangs
25. 1 gem tang
26. 30 vrolik’s wrasses
27. 15 leopard wrasses
28. 35 canary wrasses
29. 30 melanurus wrasses
30. 15 dusky wrasses
31. 15 richmond’s wrasses
32. 5 marble warsses
33. 15 grey head wrasses
34. 40 adorned wrasses
35. 25 red-line wrasse
36. 110 bannerfish
37. 6 niger triggers
38. 400 anthias (species to be dertermind)
39. 1 copperband butterflyfish
40. 70 pyramid butterflyfish
41. 6 foxface rabbitfish
42. 2 watanabei angelfish
43. 30 fairy warsses
44. 2 cleaner wrasses
45. 500 assorted snails
46. 50 cleaner shrimp
47. 40 banded brittlestars
    
    
    
    
    
    
    If there is any compatibility problems in the list do let me know.

I would Suggest speaking to Bill Wann ( Aquarium Engineering) he has a 20,000 gallon tank his home; but I believe planning something similar. He is building my 1500 gallon DT ( sounds small when your talking that big)

Welcome to R2R

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

I would Suggest speaking to Bill Wann ( Aquarium Engineering) he has a 20,000 gallon tank his home; but I believe planning something similar. He is building my 1500 gallon DT ( sounds small when your talking that big)

Welcome to R2R

i know but I can’t find the guy?

 

[NoviReefGuy]

i know but I can’t find the guy?

10780 Bristol Road
Bristol, WI 53104
www.aquariumeng.com
262-960-9517

 

[jdiefenbaugh]

Well, I worked at a public aquarium for several years, built and maintained some larger reef systems, and visited and talked with the people who maintain the best and largest, and I'll just say at 85K gallons, I'd think light penetration would be towards the bottom of your list of questions.
But to answer, you're going to need a bunch of 1000W MH bulbs for adequate PAR levels, and LED cannons to get an aesthetic color spectrum. Whatever the budget you have in mind, triple it.

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

Well, I worked at a public aquarium for several years, built and maintained some larger reef systems, and visited and talked with the people who maintain the best and largest, and I'll just say at 85K gallons, I'd think light penetration would be towards the bottom of your list of questions.
But to answer, you're going to need a bunch of 1000W MH bulbs for adequate PAR levels, and LED cannons to get an aesthetic color spectrum. Whatever the budget you have in mind, triple it.

roger, but wait how much we looking at? cause im pretty sure i can get it done for cheaper than in the US

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

10780 Bristol Road
Bristol, WI 53104
www.aquariumeng.com
262-960-9517

link not working

 

[NoviReefGuy]

link not working

that's odd... just spoke with him a few days ago. Try phoning him

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

that's odd... just spoke with him a few days ago. Try phoning him

i think its my IP

 

[NoviReefGuy]

i think its my IP

no, same here...." account suspended" ?

 

[Devaji]

with a "tank" that big you might get away adding a 6 line wrasse...lol
all jokes aside dang that's a big one.

are you using NSW? I hope so that's a lot of RODI
I 2nd using the sun you live in an area that grows coral see if you can use it.

 

[MaverickFalcon4]

with a "tank" that big you might get away adding a 6 line wrasse...lol
all jokes aside dang that's a big one.

are you using NSW? I hope so that's a lot of RODI
I 2nd using the sun you live in an area that grows coral see if you can use it.

yup

 

[Achilles Torben]

use the sun for coral groth and some big led for the evening. in your region 6pm it is dark. so you use the led only for a few hours after that. this high you need to much lights. the sun is perfect in your region

 

[mainereefer]

Plasma! It's the only light that can penetrate that deep