New Tank, Need new lights

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  1. Validity

    Validity Skunk Shrimp

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    Alright im picking up a 120 Long 60 x 18 x 26. Im looking for a good light that will support the 60 in long and 26in deep. The Corals im looking into is SPS, so good lighting is needed. I was wondering if anyone can help me find/ or already know a good light fixture out their. Thanks
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Check on reefgeek.com look at their T5 and MH sections. They should give you some good ideas.
     
  4. Validity

    Validity Skunk Shrimp

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    yeah but 26in deep is alot and im looking into some MH pendants with t5
     
  5. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Why wouldn't t5 work with that height? I have a 90g thats 24in tall with some sps in it and I'm running t5. Allthough I do miss the shimmering of the halide. But I'm actually getting better growth with the t5 then I did with the halide.
     
  6. Validity

    Validity Skunk Shrimp

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    hmm, I will look into the ATI's or fishneedit.com, they have some nice MH.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    T5 will work to 30 inches if you place your corals carefully.

    Look into the Ice Cap VHO for your tank.
     
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  9. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    are you planning on suspending your lighting or putting it in a canopy?
     
  10. Validity

    Validity Skunk Shrimp

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    suspending, something to hang from ceiling.