Lighting for New Tank

[ddrueckh]

I have ordered a new tank and am in the process of figuring out the rest of my equipment. I am looking for a little help with lighting. The tank is 72X29X26. I plan to keep an SPS dominant tank. At this time, I am debating between:

1) 60" ATI Powermodule with 4 T5 bulbs
2) 60" Aquatic Life Hybrid with 2 Kessil AP700

I like the design of the ATI fixture better, but I think the Aquatic life/Kessil will give me better coverage. The ATI fixture is only 12" wide while the Aquatic Life fixture is 18" wide.

I would like to stick with 4 T5 bulbs as there are fewer bulbs to replace and less heat. Can I get away with only 4?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I have ordered a new tank and am in the process of figuring out the rest of my equipment. I am looking for a little help with lighting. The tank is 72X29X26. I plan to keep an SPS dominant tank. At this time, I am debating between:

1) 60" ATI Powermodule with 4 T5 bulbs
2) 60" Aquatic Life Hybrid with 2 Kessil AP700

I like the design of the ATI fixture better, but I think the Aquatic life/Kessil will give me better coverage. The ATI fixture is only 12" wide while the Aquatic Life fixture is 18" wide.

I would like to stick with 4 T5 bulbs as there are fewer bulbs to replace and less heat. Can I get away with only 4?

Thanks for the help.

With the aquatic life fixture, you can also get 24" brackets for wider tank builds
So i'd say the aquatic life fixture with ap700
https://www.aquaticlife.com/aquatic-life-t5ho-hybrid-mounting-system-parts.html