#FlatTankProblems - Lighting Coverage

CaliforniaCrisp · Sep 18, 2015

I have a shallow reef tank. Dimensions are 48" x 41" x 14". I have had it a year now and have just struggled with the lighting. I am now looking at a 48" 8-Bulb ATI Dimmable Sunpower with 2 48" Reefbrights attached to it. Is this going to be enough to cover it? Obviously 48" part is covered, but what about the 41"? I Really dont want to have to get two of these things...

Currently I have 2x Kessil 360WE and 2x Kessil 360N and I feel it is to much spotlighting. I do not really have any SPS, but eventually will get some. Mainly LPS and Zoas and Shrooms.

Thank you for your feedback. Please share your experiences if you have a shallow tank!

kschweer · Sep 18, 2015

I think you will be fine with the 8 bulb and 2 reefbrites

CaliforniaCrisp · Sep 19, 2015

kschweer said:
I think you will be fine with the 8 bulb and 2 reefbrites

Thanks for your input.

nbagnardi · Nov 28, 2015

selling the 360N?

CaliforniaCrisp · Dec 2, 2015

nbagnardi said:
selling the 360N?

I actually already got rid of both 360N and traded for 360WE. Sorry.

ss95003 · Dec 2, 2015

before LEDS these were pretty popular fixtures. I think it will cover 41" I know it can cover 36". on a 14" tank you could mount it 15-16" above the water you would need two. but you would have great par in the middle and lower as you get to the edges.
http://www.coralvue.com/lumen-bright-mini-metal-halide-de-pendant