lighting 92 gallon corner tank

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  1. flannel4us

    flannel4us Plankton

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    I would like someone that knows please help me. I am now looking to buy the lights for my tank. My tank is 24" deep and 34" from back corner to front at start of curve. I do not have a hood. I would eventually like to have a clam. What kind of lighting would everyone recommend. I would like to buy these one time if possible. I was looking at the 36" Nova Extreme Pro 6x 39 watt.
    3 - 39 watt 10,000 K and 3 - 39 watt 460nm actinics. thanks for your feedback in advance
     
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  3. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    At 24 deep I would be looking at Mh to get thaat donw to the bottom of the tank.
     
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  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    I had one we build a canopy for hung a 250 M/H and strung VHO's along the outside of the M/H from the back out toward the front of the hood Corner systems can be a challenge to make look finished unless you just want to set something on top of them or hang them from the ceiling .

    But also the lighting will depend on what your plans include for corals or fish types you want to keep.
     
  5. flannel4us

    flannel4us Plankton

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    mh

    what kind of metals do you recommend? wattages etc. any brands I should or shouldnt get
     
  6. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    I'm setting mine up same as you it sounds: going broke once and never have to upgrade or worry about things I can and can't keep! I'm putting 2 250w Metal Halides on my 55. This will allow me to use the lights again if I upgrade tank size. Also, if your going all out, VHO's for your actinics are the only way to go. I've done a lot of research and talked to alot of people and this is what I came up with. Like I said, I want lighting to be the least of my worries!
     
  7. flannel4us

    flannel4us Plankton

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    Now im looking at the outer orbit 2x250 is this one better, it must be for the $$. all kidding aside is this a good light or for the $$ is there a better one