BayStYat Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I currently have a Orbit Marine Pro on my 20 gal long reef now. I am doing another 20L and want to see if there is a better option for lighting. any suggestions? thanks every one Link to comment
Horerczy Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 What don't you like about the orbit marine pro? Link to comment
Narzyzz_12 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Believe it or nothing i'm currently in the process of converting my FW 20L to saltwater so I guess I'll tag along for info Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 The Current Orbit Marine is great for LPS and some SPS if you put them towards the top of the tank. I actually have it on my 20L. If I were to step up to a stronger light in order to do more SPS then I would go with the NanoBox Duo. Link to comment
panda_jerk Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I have two AI primes around eight inches over mine. Link to comment
BayStYat Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 What don't you like about the orbit marine pro? I am new to to reef tanks and I am just wanting to see if i am on the right track with equipment. Link to comment
jshev Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 hey someone is selling a maxspect razor 27 inch. Only 200 bucks. You should look into that. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I have a 15g 24x12x12- i've used a par38 with great results and just upgraded to 1 Ai Prime. Fyi: 1 prime will cover 24" long with no shadowing. I also have an Aquamaxx Nemolight on my 10g. I like the Aquamaxx and Ai Prime. The Par38 bulbs are great but mine was a cheapy and not full spectrum. I'd recommend Coral Compulsion par38 because they are full spectrum and dimmable. Nanobox is another highly recommended light. Link to comment
BayStYat Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 I have a 15g 24x12x12- i've used a par38 with great results and just upgraded to 1 Ai Prime. Fyi: 1 prime will cover 24" long with no shadowing. I also have an Aquamaxx Nemolight on my 10g. I like the Aquamaxx and Ai Prime. The Par38 bulbs are great but mine was a cheapy and not full spectrum. I'd recommend Coral Compulsion par38 because they are full spectrum and dimmable. Nanobox is another highly recommended light. so you just used a par 38 bulb? seems like a very inexpensive set up. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yes. I got a "no name" par38 10,000k 50/50 and I had decent growth from everything but mushrooms. The reason for my upgrade was because the par bulb wasn't full spectrum and the optics were only 60 degrees which left me with dark areas- my tank is standard 15g so 60 degrees doesn't spread far. If the tank had been square- no issue. I actually planned on getting the 35watt par38 full spec from coral compulsion but being in cda- the additional costs wasn't worth it. Link to comment
BayStYat Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yes. I got a "no name" par38 10,000k 50/50 and I had decent growth from everything but mushrooms. The reason for my upgrade was because the par bulb wasn't full spectrum and the optics were only 60 degrees which left me with dark areas- my tank is standard 15g so 60 degrees doesn't spread far. If the tank had been square- no issue. I actually planned on getting the 35watt par38 full spec from coral compulsion but being in cda- the additional costs wasn't worth it. thank you sir any info on this Chinese light? ViparSpectra Timer Control 165W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Reef Coral Tankhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/181275113350?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I haven't heard of those particular box lights but Mars Aqua have a good reputation and are very well priced Link to comment
Jcon_343 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I just looked into the Mars Aqua, look nice and VERY good price. I also have a 20L and I'm looking to replace my current lighting. Do you think one of the 165's will be more then enough? Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I just looked into the Mars Aqua, look nice and VERY good price. I also have a 20L and I'm looking to replace my current lighting. Do you think one of the 165's will be more then enough? The only thing Ii would be concerned about would be the spread. Off the top of my head i can't recall if those panels will cover a 20L. Also depends on your rock set up/coral placement. The only thing I don't like about those panels is the poor control over the lighting. That's definitely one of the benefits of the Current. Link to comment
Csalt Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Open to t5? Aquaticlife 30" fixture with ati bulbs Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 If you're just starting with reefs then you're probably not going to be getting into acros and other high light corals so the Current will be fine. It does great for LPS corals in a 20 long and it's really cheap. Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 If you're just starting with reefs then you're probably not going to be getting into acros and other high light corals so the Current will be fine. It does great for LPS corals in a 20 long and it's really cheap. also can handle some sps if this new reefer gets it down quick Link to comment
VW_TDI_02 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 also can handle some sps if this new reefer gets it down quick Yes, the Current can handle some SPS such as digis, birdsnest, and montis but if you go for acros then they will definitely need to be near the very top of the tank. Link to comment
rockryno Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I run a hydra 52 over my 20L. All sps. Id say its about 10" over the water, running at 60%. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I have the Aquamaxx Nemo light on my IM 10g. I have Lps and sps in the tank. They have other versions of this light for longer tanks. The light is programmable. If you want acros, they need really high light and really good water quality and stability. You could do birdsnest, stylophora, or pocillopora under the current, par38, or Aquamaxx. Just place them in the higher levels of the tank. Link to comment
Gooburz Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Nanobox, Par38's (2 of them, that's what I ran for years), or a Reef breeders fixture (currently run one of those on my 80 Breeder and love it) Link to comment
Narzyzz_12 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I decided to go with the 36 inch Hamilton Aruba Sun dual T5 retrofit fixture and plan to make this 20L into species specific system with pulsating xenia. Link to comment
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