What are people with 72 gallon bowfront tanks using for lighting?

[Hectorg214]

I have a 72 gallon bowfront tank and thinking of upgrading my light. Right now I have the Fluval marine light 3.0 but don't know whether to get another one to help with lighting, getting a coralife T5 light or something else. Those with 72 bowfronts what are y'all using???

 

[hdsoftail1065]

@jsker has a 72 bowfront, he might be able to give you some ideas or you can check out his build thread and see what he is using.

Build Thread - My 72 Bowfront Build Revised Thread

A little history: I have had a few fresh water tanks and have had 3 salt water setups to date. Is a move tank, considering a setup? The tanks were in different cities 35 gal and a 150 in St. Louis. I had my moving tank, a 75 oceanic. That tank was in Chicago, New York, Boston, Florida. I...

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[nereefpat]

It will be similar to lighting a standard 55 or 75. You have lots of options. Those fluval lights really don't have enough power for most corals.

I love T5s, so I would just run a 4 bulb T5 unit. Some people have other preferences.

 

[Hectorg214]

That's what I was thinking since I wanted to get some anenome or euphyllia corals next. I was thinking about getting the 4 bulb coralife T5 but only thing I hate is u can't control the lights unless they have different switches for the bulbs.

 

[Montiman]

I believe a second light will be comparable to a 4 bulb t5.

 

[Hectorg214]

A second Fluval marine light? I have also read that. Would two Fluval marine lights be strong enough for those types of corals??.

 

[Montiman]

I believe 2 fluval marine lights would be as capable as 4 t5 lamps. Each fluval marine is roughly equivalent to 2 t5s.

 

[Frozen Tundra Reef Dreams]

i bought the budget current usa marine ic led with bluetooth 48". 438 shipped. good enough for my corals. i am mostly zoas and hammers. nothing too serious