New 235g SPS build hybrid lighting questions

[cokeeffe03]

Hi, planning out my build for the new house. 235g display, 300g stock tank sump with a standard 75g and a 42"x42" frag tank sharing it. Sps dominant with a few encrusting lps (leptos, cyphastrea, etc.). Using the LEDs from my previous tank in a new hybrid fixture (61" Aquaticlife Hybrid fixture with 4x AI Hydra 52HD in the center with 4x 60" T5). Tank dimensions are 72x30x25. Planning on stacking the rock 1/2 to 3/5 of the way up the tank to give room for the sticks to grow. I think I'm going to go with 2x ATI Blue Plus and 2x ATI Aquablue Special for the T5s.

I've been having trouble finding recommended programming for the AI fixtures. I want some nice high par ratings that will show off a nice SPS collection, but I can't find a PAR meter rental (does BRS still do it?) and don't want to pony up the cash for something I'll use once (maybe twice if i switch things up). With the T5 bulbs thrown in, can I just go ahead and use AB+ or should I dial in a custom program to account for the spectrum of the T5s? Does anyone have any recommendations or can someone point me in the direction of a program that may work?

 

[cokeeffe03]

Also looking for input on how high to mount the fixture. Thanks!

 

[14 foot reef]

Hi, planning out my build for the new house. 235g display, 300g stock tank sump with a standard 75g and a 42"x42" frag tank sharing it. Sps dominant with a few encrusting lps (leptos, cyphastrea, etc.). Using the LEDs from my previous tank in a new hybrid fixture (61" Aquaticlife Hybrid fixture with 4x AI Hydra 52HD in the center with 4x 60" T5). Tank dimensions are 72x30x25. Planning on stacking the rock 1/2 to 3/5 of the way up the tank to give room for the sticks to grow. I think I'm going to go with 2x ATI Blue Plus and 2x ATI Aquablue Special for the T5s.

I've been having trouble finding recommended programming for the AI fixtures. I want some nice high par ratings that will show off a nice SPS collection, but I can't find a PAR meter rental (does BRS still do it?) and don't want to pony up the cash for something I'll use once (maybe twice if i switch things up). With the T5 bulbs thrown in, can I just go ahead and use AB+ or should I dial in a custom program to account for the spectrum of the T5s? Does anyone have any recommendations or can someone point me in the direction of a program that may work?

BRS lets you buy the unit, keep it for 2 months, and return it for a $100.00 restocking fee.
It will be the BEST $100.00 you spend on this build. If you get done with your par measuring quickly, you will have your refund back to your credit card before it comes due.

 

[cokeeffe03]

BRS lets you buy the unit, keep it for 2 months, and return it for a $100.00 restocking fee.
It will be the BEST $100.00 you spend on this build. If you get done with your par measuring quickly, you will have your refund back to your credit card before it comes due.

Great idea! Definitely going this way. Thanks! Any recommendations on which meter works best for a hybrid fixture?

 

[14 foot reef]

Great idea! Definitely going this way. Thanks! Any recommendations on which meter works best for a hybrid fixture?

Get the new version.

MQ-510 Full Spectrum Underwater LED PAR Meter

Purchase a new Apogee MQ-510 PAR Meter and return it for a refund within 60 days, EVEN IF YOU HAVE USED IT! Measure your lights PAR with an Apogee MQ-510 PAR Meter. When you are done, return the meter back to us within 60 days from the purchase date for a refund, even if you have used it. If you...

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[cokeeffe03]

Get the new version.

MQ-510 Full Spectrum Underwater LED PAR Meter

Purchase a new Apogee MQ-510 PAR Meter and return it for a refund within 60 days, EVEN IF YOU HAVE USED IT! Measure your lights PAR with an Apogee MQ-510 PAR Meter. When you are done, return the meter back to us within 60 days from the purchase date for a refund, even if you have used it. If you...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Will do! Thanks again