Recommendations for a 150 tall reef tank

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  1. Recliner

    Recliner Flamingo Tongue

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    I'm looking to move away from my MH system. What would you recommend? I have corals at all levels all the way to the bottom. Sps, lps, mushrooms, anemone, leathers...lots of stuff but no zoas.
    I already have an adjustable tautronics (just 1) laying around that was on a different tank that I would like to mix in. I've read it probably isn't able to reach all the way to the bottom though.
     
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  3. Reef Breeders

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    You would do well with 2 value fixtures, with 90 degree optics. If you have sps on the bottom, 60 degree optics would be a better fit.
     
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    Thanks for answering here and the email I sent you. Ill ask here so you can ignore the email I just sent.
    I have sps on the bottom so 2 of these in the 60 degree option?
    reefbreeders

    Any need or benefit from also using the tautronics unit I already have or will the 2 60 degree units from you handle everything?
     
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    Yes, with sps on the bottom, the 2 units with 60 degree optics would be ideal. No, you would not need the taotronics unit. How high can you mount your lights?
     
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    It's built into a wall with plenty of access in a closet above the tank. Ideally I'd like to hang them from the ceiling and could have them at any height I wanted. Would 10" maximize my coverage or should they be closer?
     
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    10" would be plenty.
     
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