Lighting for 92 gallon Oceanic corner tank

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  1. jvrarcelay

    jvrarcelay Plankton

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    I am new to the hobby. I was looking for lighting for my 92 gallon oceanic corner tank. I was info on the ocreef xp-e 60 watt cree lighting. Mainly if anyone has seen them or have them think about them. Also info on calculating how I would need for this tank. thks
     
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  3. singlee118

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    92 gallon,nowadays,many people choose led blue light,it shines through the water and the tank will be more brilliant.
     
  4. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    It looks to be a strong light. XP-E cree bulbs are top notch. Just make sure you dim them. they are made to punch through more water than you have. You will need 2 units. From there, spread will be a function of height.
     
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    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Also, welcome to 3reef!
     
  6. destinationluna

    destinationluna Skunk Shrimp

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    I have the same tank i put a 24inch fixture over it with one 250w 20k and 4x24 actinics seems to work ok for me got some dark spots on the edges but great coral growth so seems to be fine. My biggest problem is the space. There are pictures of it in my profile if ya want to look. Everything is grown out alot more now of course
     
  7. heidimi

    heidimi Fire Shrimp

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    If you are not set on the LED route starting with a 250w mh pendant would do the trick with a good reflector. I am just thinking of what you "need" only not what for sure you want ;)
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  9. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    With the corner tank a DIY LED build would give you alot of options. There are quite a few LED build & info threads here on the site to reference. Plus the DIY LED route would help make for an even light distro.
     
  10. destinationluna

    destinationluna Skunk Shrimp

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    Not to be a debbie downer but I am going to switch to a rectangle tank due to the limited space under the tank. Once you get skimmer sump/refugium reactors ect under the tank there is not much room not sure how far you are on the build but one thing i would do is put alot of planning into it and save as much space as you can :)