Lighting Suggestions Please

[m1ste2tea]

you can get outdoor rated LED floodlights that are 10watts, theyre about $25-30 on ebay. 4-5 of those would be sufficient for a 265 gallon.

 

[wrslrcichlid]

Well, the LED floodlights that people have mentioned are definitely an option - and one I am still looking into. But, I am also considering beamswork LED lights. They are very similar to marineland single and double brights, and beamswork comes in two types: freshwater and reef capable. I have heard almost nothing but good reviews. With your depth of 31", from what I have read you might want to try the reef lights because they will penetrate better, but you might have beaming into the tank if you have it right on the glass (usually only noticeable right after a water change though).

Here's a link if you're interested: http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Light-Underwater-T5-Light-s/22.htm

Actually just looked, and they have expanded their LED lighting options. You can also find these on ebay.

 

[Gill Blue]

the LED floods are the probably the way I'm going on my new 240, but I got my T5HO that's on my 90 from catalina aquariums. based on my experience I'm going to check out their LED fixtures before I go through ebay. very nice fixture and it's been running for 12 hours a day for over 1.5 years with no problems. 1 10k bulb morning and evening and 2 6.5k for 8 hours in the middle.
very nice light.
here is the actual fixture I purchased - http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=71_190&products_id=1638
one bulb on one switch/cord and two bulbs on the other.

 

[sross]

Well, the LED floodlights that people have mentioned are definitely an option - and one I am still looking into. But, I am also considering beamswork LED lights.

I have a 36" Beamswork. I could have gone with them, but I would have to had to buy several more and I didn't want the top of my tank covered with them. So, I use the one as a evening light when i don't want the tank to bright. Plus the 36" has 129 LEDs, if they are 1w per LED then that's 129w, my 50w LED Flood light is brighter then the Beamswork light.

 

[PDRed302]

Can lights with led bulbs would he a good way to do this. The cans can be placed in a fur down or canopy on the ceiling and the whole thing can be put together for only a few hundred bucks along with some basic contracting skills.

This is the route I am taking now, it was the only way I could find to correctly light my new tank build without putting any lights directly on top of it. By using the can setup you'll also be able to use the eyeball trim rings that will allow you to aim your lights.

 

[[enjoyable_attempt]]

Thanks for all the imput. Im looking into both the flood leds and the beamswork. The exact dimensions are 84 x 24 x 31, for those wondering.