Large tank lighting

[musichead707]

Im wondering how much lighting i would need to fully light my 240 gallon, im not going to have any live plants. Im thinking of going with 2 36" flourescent fixtures, im just not sure how many strips i should get single, double, triple? Another way i was maybe thinking of going was with flood lights mounted above my tank im just not sure how to light this small pool. So if you have any ideas/suggestions im all ears.

 

[Ob1]

Hi musichead707

240 gallons, what is the actual size of the tank. Height may play an improtant factor when looking at a lighting solution. I have a 100gallon and i am looking to upgrade my lighting to 6X54watt 48inch T5 lights - I want to continue to use the hood and not have to hang a lighting array above the tank.

I would guess up may be better off investing somthing like this

http/www.theaquariumshop.co.uk/ishop/1029/shopscr244.html

it all depending on what you intend to put in the tank live plants ect...

ps T5 and T8 tubes come in a range of sizes make sure you can can obtain the correct type of light in the lenght you finaly use.

hope it helps

cya ob1