My Cadlights Tank Build: Lighting

[Mozby]

Have a Radion xr30 that I'd like to use on the new tank but the problem is it will be insufficient coverage (tank is 36"L x 24"W). Ideally, 2 x xr15s would do the job, but I am trying to figure this out without having to sell the xr30 and buy 2 xr15s. I'm thinking T5 hybrid combo with the xr30s might do the trick. Would this work or would it still be insufficient? Also, do I need to go 36" T5 hybrid or can I get away with a 24"? (technically the tank's length is 35.5"). Open to other ideas. Thanks!

 

[sfsuphysics]

The aquatic life type fixture was basically made for situations like this, you get coverage over the whole tank, and sure you might have a "hot spot" but to be honest you'll have a hot spot for most clustered LED fixtures.

I would go the full 36" though, I mean your radion is covering roughly a 24x24 area adequately so only going 24" on your T5s doesn't really address the coverage issue.