How many lights for 480g 96x48x24

[Recklessryan904]

I need some help on deciding my light setup for a acro Dominated tank . I’m stuck on 2 options 6 g4 pros with 3 rows of 2 x54 watt t5s or 8 g4 pros ..https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/480g-sps-shallows-1000g-build.391678/page-12#post-4923839

I have a very open aquascape and want what’s best for large colonies .

 

[watdachuck]

I'd go all G4's but I'm sold on LED's getting the job done, they have for me!

 

[aquaman30k]

For acros you really should go with 8 g4 pro’s for proper coverage. You could get away with 6 and some T5’s but you’ll need to run the pro’s at a higher intensity, maybe even add diffusers to help spread the light otherwise the result may have some cold spots or shadowing. To give you reference, I did 4 g4 pro’s and 4 4’ T5’s over my 150g tall with the pro’s at 80% peek intensity.