Lighting for 32x24x20 tank

[drew930]

Hey guys... I was in the process of a 150 gallon setup, but unfortunately some stuff came up and could not go that big financially....

So Im thinking about setting up a SCA 66 gallon instead... which is 32x24x20. I would also like the Cadlights 70 gallon dimension at 36x24x18, but would is a few hundred more, and I read some bad things about them. Not sure really, but at this point I'm leaning toward the SCA 66.

So with that being said, I'm thinking 2 options.... If I go t5 , I think a ATI 24" would be best, either 6 or 8 bulbs, probably 8 with the 24" depth...

Or, if I go LED, will one XR30 Radion G3 cover the tank? When I search for the SCA 66 builds, I see a few people that have had 1 Radion mounted.

Or would it be best to go with 2 XR15's? Doing this will allow the pucks to be spread out a bit more, but not much....



What would you recommend?

[gcarroll]

If i was going LED on that tank, and wanted to stick to a single fixture, the Orphek Atlantik would be a great choice.

If number of fixtures in not relevant, my choice preferred choice would be 2 Ecotech XR15 Pros or 2 AI Hydra 26HDs.

Lastly, I would also consider the 27" Maxspect r420r.

[drew930]

When you mention Orphek, are you talking about the compacts or full size?

[gcarroll]

full size