#FlatTankProblems - Lighting Coverage

[CaliforniaCrisp]

I have a shallow reef tank. Dimensions are 48" x 41" x 14". I have had it a year now and have just struggled with the lighting. I am now looking at a 48" 8-Bulb ATI Dimmable Sunpower with 2 48" Reefbrights attached to it. Is this going to be enough to cover it? Obviously 48" part is covered, but what about the 41"? I Really dont want to have to get two of these things...

Currently I have 2x Kessil 360WE and 2x Kessil 360N and I feel it is to much spotlighting. I do not really have any SPS, but eventually will get some. Mainly LPS and Zoas and Shrooms.

Thank you for your feedback. Please share your experiences if you have a shallow tank!

 

[kschweer]

I think you will be fine with the 8 bulb and 2 reefbrites

 

[CaliforniaCrisp]

I think you will be fine with the 8 bulb and 2 reefbrites

Thanks for your input.

 

[nbagnardi]

selling the 360N?

 

[CaliforniaCrisp]

selling the 360N?

I actually already got rid of both 360N and traded for 360WE. Sorry.

 

[ss95003]

before LEDS these were pretty popular fixtures. I think it will cover 41" I know it can cover 36". on a 14" tank you could mount it 15-16" above the water you would need two. but you would have great par in the middle and lower as you get to the edges.
http://www.coralvue.com/lumen-bright-mini-metal-halide-de-pendant

 

[nbagnardi]

I actually already got rid of both 360N and traded for 360WE. Sorry.

no worries man, you gotta do what you gotta do. i'll find one somewhere (keep an eye out if you could please)