Another Mr Aqua 12. Help please.

[Gravitysheep]

So I'm trying to figure out what light to

Use on my mr Aqua 12. The tank is completely cycled and ready for some lighting. I have a few options in mind and can't settle. Does anyone here run this tank? What lights are you using? Pictures perhaps if you have them?

 

I'm thinking

 

Marine orbits pro

Marine orbits ??

Aquamaxx Nemolight

Aquaticlifw marquis 2 bulb t5

2 AI primes .....over kill?

 

Any opinions would be extremely helpful or suggestion of light not on my list.

[CrazyEyes]

What about a buildmyled light. I knew someone with the same tank with one of the original BML lights and loved it. I don't think 2 primes would be overkill. I like the ideas of t5s but bulb combos are going to be so limited.

[stash98]

Running it with Orbit Marine LED. It is fantastic :

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/376374-my-low-iron-mr-aqua-12-gallon-long/

[Gravitysheep]

I believe the build my LED is no longer making lights for aquariums.

Running it with Orbit Marine LED. It is fantastic :

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/376374-my-low-iron-mr-aqua-12-gallon-long/

 

How long has that torch been in the tank? Are you running the Pro or the regular fixture?

[stash98]

I believe the build my LED is no longer making lights for aquariums.

 

 

How long has that torch been in the tank? Are you running the Pro or the regular fixture?

 

 

Regular. I just moved to this tank, and have had the Torch for 6 months. It has split into 3 heads since I bought it.

[Gravitysheep]

Thanks for the reply

[Dylan.N]

I use the current usa truelumen pro striplights.

[Mariaface]

Check out Holy Carp's tank! He's got regular Current Orbit Marine LEDs over his 12l.

[Gravitysheep]

I use the current usa truelumen pro striplights.

Have any shots of the tank?

Check out Holy Carp's tank! He's got regular Current Orbit Marine LEDs over his 12l.

That's looks pretty good, thanks for the link. It makes me lean more towards the orbits pro. I think I like the color better on the pro

[Dylan.N]

Have any shots of the tank?

 

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/371436-dylans-22-l-l-for-law-but-really-long-new-fish/?p=5359565

[Oceanbox Designs]

My tank, Orbit Marine standard, need I say more?

 

[iceman211]

Is that just under the blue channel

 

My tank, Orbit Marine standard, need I say more?

 

 

 

or what kind of camera filters do you have going on?

[Oceanbox Designs]

Is that just under the blue channel

 

 

or what kind of camera filters do you have going on?

 

yes, 100% blue with orange filter and custom white balance.

[Gravitysheep]

My tank, Orbit Marine standard, need I say more?

 

Looks pretty good, do you have any sps in there ??

 

Also what intensity are you running them on. I believe I'm going to with the standard marine orbits.

[Nixperience]

A single AI prime is plenty for your tank and would be the better option.

[Horerczy]

The tank is far too long for a single prime especially when you start factoring rock work in.

[Oceanbox Designs]

Looks pretty good, do you have any sps in there ??

 

Also what intensity are you running them on. I believe I'm going to with the standard marine orbits.

 

That picture is on 100% blue but I have it on 100% blue/70% white for day time. I have bunch of SPSs in there including montipora encrusting/plating, pocillopora, cyphastrea, setosa, birdnests, acros (still in trial).

[Gravitysheep]

A single AI prime is plenty for your tank and would be the better option.

The ai prime maxes out at a 24 inch spread. I wish I could do just one I would go that route.

 

That picture is on 100% blue but I have it on 100% blue/70% white for day time. I have bunch of SPSs in there including montipora encrusting/plating, pocillopora, cyphastrea, setosa, birdnests, acros (still in trial).

Thanks for all the info. I still think I might go with the pro version.....maybe.

[Oceanbox Designs]

The ai prime maxes out at a 24 inch spread. I wish I could do just one I would go that route.

 

Thanks for all the info. I still think I might go with the pro version.....maybe.

 

I'd personally do the pro version if you can afford it just because it has stronger LED and add a bit more shimmering effect. If you ever decide to go with a bigger tank (22L), you can still use the same light.

[Mikeymikemike]

nemo light gives a good spectrum and coverage for a decent price. the program also helps

[Gravitysheep]

nemo light gives a good spectrum and coverage for a decent price. the program also helps

 

Do you have one? If so do you have any picture and how long have you been running it ?

[gus6464]

What about a buildmyled light. I knew someone with the same tank with one of the original BML lights and loved it. I don't think 2 primes would be overkill. I like the ideas of t5s but bulb combos are going to be so limited.

 

Buildmyled is not more for the aquarium side. They are now commercial horticulture only.

[Mikeymikemike]

I used to run it on my shallow reef with lps and Zoas it was used for over 6 months with good growth

[blasterman]

Currently running two Mars Aquas over my Mr aqua and love it. Best light for the money. You can pick a pair of them up for less than 200 on fleabay. Just turn them way down for softies or SPS.