Lighting possibilities for new tank

[$GMoney$]

I am just getting back into the hobby after about 20 years now that my last child is leaving for the Coast Guard. My last tank was a 180 gallon 72x24x30 SPS/LPS with 3 250w HQI's and full actinic lighting as well. The new tank I am looking at is a 269 gallon 72length x 36 wide x 24 high. This seems to be what I am looking for as the 30 inch depth I had before was beautiful, but was difficult to work in. This will be mainly and sps tank with zoos in lower light areas. What LED light or combo of lights do you think are viable options?

 

[nereefpat]

Welcome to R2R! 18 square foot is a serious footprint to light.

Are you wanting to go LED only?

Got a budget?

 

[$GMoney$]

Definitely all LED unless there are great combo units available that hit the mark. Budget $4K.

 

[jda]

If I had to light this with just LED, I would use 4x of the 32/36 inch Photon V2s. Should come in under budget. Best tanks that I have seen that are all-LED are lit by Photons - fine Tim Hermans threads or therman.

You might get a lot of suggestions, but many will lack the nuance needed to light 36" wide. Folks often thin that what they use will scale, but it does not always.

Full disclosure: I still use HQI for main lighting. ...just offering since you have nothing else yet.

 

[nereefpat]

4 Photons is a good suggestion.

I would look into 2 rows of Reefi unos. 6 total. That would be 3 grand, with the budget to add 2 more if needed.

 

[Bpb]

I’d use either the 4-36” reef breeders photons, or the 6-8 reef fi uno pro’s. Those two options will give you the best value and coverage of any option on the market

 

[19Mateo83]

I have 2 250w icecap Hqi ballasts laying around if your Interested in putting together a hybrid lighting setup. Ballasts have 6 months of use on them and have been stored in a closet for the past 12 years.

 

[Jubei2006]

I use 4 x GHL mitras 7206s and 2x GHL mitras 7204s to light my central overflow 84 x 48 x 30 inch deep 500 gallon reef

 

[$GMoney$]

those are nice lights.

I use 4 x GHL mitras 7206s and 2x GHL mitras 7204s to light my central overflow 84 x 48 x 30 inch deep 500 gallon reef

 

[mtraylor]

4 orphek icons would work really well for you and give lots of PAR for sps.

 

[Jubei2006]

those are nice lights.

Thanks, things seem to be growing well under them overall.

 

[$GMoney$]

4 orphek icons would work really well for you and give lots of PAR for sps.

That seems like a great idea.