lighting for a 300gal tank

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by leighton1245, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Omg! I hope its acrylic!

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  3. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Nah, I would destroy an acrylic tank. I'm not careful enough! Out does include 300lbs of liver rock though. And 5k worth of flow and light!

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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    With LEDs and Vortech pumps, I could see spending a lof of money on equipment for larger reef tanks, though it would definitely be well worth.
     
  5. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Yeah I was adding it all up last night and everything that I have already bought I would still be out about 5k buying top of the line stuff including a 2 MP60's and another MP40 and 3 orphek PR-156. I already have a skimmer and sump that I can use. Just need the wave makers, lighting, more rock and sand. :) I just got promoted so we will see cause im getting back pay :) Thanks everyone
     
  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    That's exactly what I had. 3X400W with 8XT5 for actinics
    and yes my chiller ran a lot

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  7. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    3 Orphek PR-156 would do the trick right?
     
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  9. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would think so. I'm not an LED expert but I've heard a lot of good things about the Orphek LEDs