I am currently cycling a 48Lx12.5Wx24H 60gal aquarium. I am looking at lighting. This tank will be LPS dominated. I am trying to avoid a lot of spill over and wasted light. I am looking for opinions on doing 2xAI 48” Blades which seem like the right fit for this width of tank? Will they allow me to have lps anywhere in this tank? Other lighting suggestions would be welcome?
Spillover and wasted light is mostly dependent on mounting height and led angle.
120 degree lensed leds start around 3" off the water line.
So either water proof stick lights or glass topped tank.
Go w/ 90 degrees and you can start at 6" off the water line.
Even 4 90 degree puck lights @ 6" would work though I doubt you would go that route.
3 or 4 Nicrew Navireefs plus controller is "only" $400-500
https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-Blue-...edirect=mhFallback&qid=1792353714&sr=8-6&th=1
Probably 1/2 doz similar brands,.
You need to determine what needs/wants are important.
control, color, intensity, mounting, cost...ect
2 blades, 2 orpheks, 2 quanta helix, ect..
