Reefer 350 g2+ build

[Steveo 12]

Hey guys been around this hobby for the last 15 years or so. I’ve always been moving but now I am finally settled into my new house and we are able to finally set up a large tank. Unboxed and put the tank up yesterday now I am trying to figure out lighting. I currently have 2 ai prime hd. Should I add one more of those or put a hydra in the middle as long as they can all communicate. Or two hydras and no primes. Thanks for the help

[mitten_reef]

I currently have 2 hydra32HD on a 4ft tank. Coverage is ok for now, but definitely not as intense as what I’m used to. Will probably add two 4-ft led bars to boost the lighting when the tank gets more corals in it. 

[Staticmoves]

13 hours ago, Steveo 12 said:

Hey guys been around this hobby for the last 15 years or so. I’ve always been moving but now I am finally settled into my new house and we are able to finally set up a large tank. Unboxed and put the tank up yesterday now I am trying to figure out lighting. I currently have 2 ai prime hd. Should I add one more of those or put a hydra in the middle as long as they can all communicate. Or two hydras and no primes. Thanks for the help

What are your visions and stocking plan or ideas for the tank?

- If SPS, what about a Hydra 64 to start, then you could add 2 AI blades if and when the need arises.

 

The 350 G2+ is the tank I am considering for the upgrade down the road.

[Steveo 12]

It will be leaning towards sps but still will have a good amount of lps. I like the idea of the 64 just not sure the spread will be enough

[Staticmoves]

32 minutes ago, Steveo 12 said:

It will be leaning towards sps but still will have a good amount of lps. I like the idea of the 64 just not sure the spread will be enough

depending on budgetary constraints, maybe 3 - 32s then.

I was thinking the 64 with 2 blades for the coverage and a centralish SPS zone.

3 - 32s for more widespread SPS coverage, and if you step that up with 2 blades (budget may start hurting the back end (but maybe not)

No budgetary constraints Radion gen 6 XR 30 pros or blues.

 

Whatever you pick, it's going to look awesome...... exciting times.

[Steveo 12]

I think three 32s are going to be the move or two 64s for the cleaner less cluttered look 

[Staticmoves]

14 minutes ago, Steveo 12 said:

two 64s for the cleaner less cluttered look 

that will cover your SPS needs...........................🙃

[Steveo 12]

Sounds good someone agrees with it tanks setup just waiting on me to fill it with all the parts 

 

[coryscritch]

You could always go with two led bars/t5. And put them into a custom hood. That’s what I did. Just on a smaller scale 

[Steveo 12]

Really staying away from t-5. I was done with those a long time ago. I love the simplicity of led

[Steveo 12]

 build is coming along nice. Excited for everything to be delivered this week

[Steveo 12]

Went with three hydras

[Staticmoves]

14 hours ago, Steveo 12 said:

 

Went with three hydras

Very nice.

what would your thoughts be on:

1. running those lights in line with the support arms. (giving better front to back coverage)

2. drawing the outer fixtures about 5-6" closer to middle fixture. (less light spillage as noted below)

3. lowering to about 10-12" from water surface, which is about 1.5" below rim. (less wasted photons, as they will reflect back off the glass into the tank as opposed to spill over edge.)

4. this is going to look great.

I am actually considering selling one of my motorcycles to fund this exact setup.

[Steveo 12]

Like I said up above this has been the exact system I’ve wanted for years but the moving did not allow it. The wife said I could go as big as I want but the 350 suited our needs perfectly. As far as the lighting I have not lowered them at all yet just installed them at the max height so I can keep

working on the aquascape. I did turn them so the pucks were front to back but in my opinion I did not see any need to leave them like that. 3 hydra 32s in my opinion will be more than enough light power for this tank. I bet two 32s would be enough for light sps up high. Having 3 hydras I should not have any lack in power. I tried two 64s and I would have ran them at 30% power max. Atleast with three hydras it will end up being between 45-60% for power which for me I like a bit more intensity look with my lighting.  It’s a good time of year to sell a motorcycle lol. You would get top dollar and fund the tank. Also ai was having 25 percent off in shops and there website so I went to my local shop and scooped them up for a great deal

[Steveo 12]

Equipment is all in and set up. Now it’s time to fill. Super excited for the weekend to be here. 

[Staticmoves]

2 hours ago, Steveo 12 said:

Equipment is all in and set up. Now it’s time to fill. Super excited for the weekend to be here. 

where is the video tour? 🙃

 

[Steveo 12]

On 11/15/2024 at 9:54 AM, Staticmoves said:

where is the video tour? 🙃

 

lol you will get one once everything is running and fine tuned lol. Making my water as we speak 

[Steveo 12]

On 11/15/2024 at 9:54 AM, Staticmoves said:

where is the video tour? 🙃

 

lol you will get one once everything is running and fine tuned lol. Making my water as we speak 

Quick video. Still have wire management to deal with