unlimited funding.. best lights for a 72 bow?

[ckehl]

well.. turns out im not going to be paying for my new lights after all..
so this opens a whole new world.
ive got a 72 bowfront, and would like to be able to keep anything and everything.
my tank dimensions are 48Lx18Hx12W
currently ive got 2 110 VHOs, but since unlimited money, ill give them to my friend who is just starting..

 

[tizzo]

Check out the aqua medics lights. they are awesome!

 

[ross]

Dual 400w mhs would be awesome.

 

[littlebuck]

I just put 2 250 mh 14K bulbs on my 72 looks great email me if you want some pics littlebuck70@yahoo.com so u can get an idea what they look like and also cost wise.

 

[ckehl]

the only problem with the complete housing setups is they are larger than 12inches wide..
my width is 12 at the smallest and 16 at the farthest point of the bowfront

 

[jumpfrog]

MH pendants would be an option if you can hang them from the ceiling or wall brackets.
I would opt for 250s due to the depth of your tank.
How does one have unlimited funding :notsure:

 

[ckehl]

my mother has decided she'll pay for it as long as she can pick out cool "rocks" meaning corals

 

[popnfrresh]

Damn your lucky... i wish my rents would do that... instead they say. get that out of the house...

 

[littlebuck]

i just got my lights and the reflectors are 13x16 and they fit in my canopy. You can also cut them to fit.

 

[ckehl]

buck i sent you an email.. im confused on what you mean by the reflector part.. can you send pics to clarify

 

[ckehl]

tizzo do you know any specific information about the aquamedics?
i was looking into the Oceanlight T5 Combo 48” 2x250 HQI * + 2x54W Black / Silver, but i cannot find the dimensions, or a dealer near me..

 

[littlebuck]

i sent you an email back did you get it? the reflector is that shiney metal thing. I will attach a pic.

 

[littlebuck]

hope that helps

 

[rubberduck]

does your mom knows you will probably be spending about at least 400-600$$ for lighting...my mom would probably expect that out of lighting. Dont tell her that i payed 600for mine :hilarious

probably let her know the cost and see if shes up for it and what the "limit is" then go as high as you can.

 

[littlebuck]

i got mine for under 400 shipped. But yes you will spend around 400 for them. SO hope she knows LOL My mom thinks im crazy and so does my wife

 

[ckehl]

yeah at first i told her i was gonna spend around 800 of my own money and then after awhile she was like, well ill just pay for it.. you need to save for college.

 

[reefiness]

id go with 2 250watt DE 14k along with the 2 vho as actinics

 

[rubberduck]

Originally Posted by reefiness
id go with 2 250watt DE 14k along with the 2 vho as actinics

:thinking: yep thats sounds perfect :thinking:

 

[dadummy]

how about talking your mom into adopting me, she could put cool rocks in my tank too!!
i'm housebroken and don't eat much
good luck with your lights

 

[reefiness]

Originally Posted by dadummy
how about talking your mom into adopting me, she could put cool rocks in my tank too!!
i'm housebroken and don't eat much
good luck with your lights
lol

:hilarious