jedimasterben Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Dave, what would you recommend for a 36x24x24 cube. I would imagine one of the quad's? The tank would be to completely support sps. From your par readings diagram my main concern would be the width (24")and heigth (24") of the tank - more than the length. Quad with at least two T5 IMHO. My tank is 48x24x16 and I went with a total of eight arrays in two rows spaced out around 6.5" for better front-to-back coverage. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Quad with at least two T5 IMHO. My tank is 48x24x16 and I went with a total of eight arrays in two rows spaced out around 6.5" for better front-to-back coverage. Thanks Ben, that's probably where I am leaning Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Dave, what would you recommend for a 36x24x24 cube. I would imagine one of the quad's? The tank would be to completely support sps. From your par readings diagram my main concern would be the width (24")and heigth (24") of the tank - more than the length. I would go with the Hybrid, QUAD array and dual bulbs or QUAD array with four bulbs. -Dave Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 If you have a 36" tank, it will light the tank easily. What are the dimensions? -Dave Guessing that this would work fairly well for an Innovative Marine Fusion 30? That seems to be the tank my spouse and I can agree on in our current place. How high up would it have to be hung for reasonable coverage at the ends? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Guessing that this would work fairly well for an Innovative Marine Fusion 30? That seems to be the tank my spouse and I can agree on in our current place. How high up would it have to be hung for reasonable coverage at the ends? The display area is 36"x11"x13", so it realistically would not need to be hung very high for proper coverage, however I always try and keep my lights at least 8" away from the top of the tank to keep them away from the water. Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 The display area is 36"x11"x13", so it realistically would not need to be hung very high for proper coverage, however I always try and keep my lights at least 8" away from the top of the tank to keep them away from the water. Makes sense, and good to know. I found it rather interesting how quickly my spouse went "I want one of those" when he was shown the Nanobox Hybrid. Guess I better get saving. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Makes sense, and good to know. I found it rather interesting how quickly my spouse went "I want one of those" when he was shown the Nanobox Hybrid. Guess I better get saving. SHE'S A KEEPER Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 I am loading today I hope. I have had delays, ice and every other combo to delay this stuff. WHERE DA PEEEEECHURS ? Awesome! I must say, they are lookers. Makes sense, and good to know. I found it rather interesting how quickly my spouse went "I want one of those" when he was shown the Nanobox Hybrid. Guess I better get saving. Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Quad with at least two T5 IMHO. My tank is 48x24x16 and I went with a total of eight arrays in two rows spaced out around 6.5" for better front-to-back coverage. Thanks Ben, that's probably where I am leaningI'd go with at 4 x T5, 2 is nice to supplement but 4 will be better for full SPS IMO. Link to comment
Chris155hp Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 4 t5 for Sps would be ideal vs 2 tubes Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Would a single one of these work over a 40 breeder mixed reef? Link to comment
Spiderguardnano Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 im just here for the new pics whenever that is lol Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Would a single one of these work over a 40 breeder mixed reef? Yes, they will work well on tanks up to 36"x24" footprint. Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yes, they will work well on tanks up to 36"x24" footprint. Definitely glad to hear. Hubby, not to mention some of the locals I've talked with for advice, plus seeing some of the gorgeous builds on here have pretty much convinced me to go with a slightly larger, deeper tank with a sump. Still want the NanoBox Hybrid as they're so sexy. With the 18" depth and the stock being mainly LPS (torches, hammers, brains, etc), anemonies and zoas (but probably some SPS - we're still debating about such), which version of the fixture would you recommend? Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Definitely glad to hear. Hubby, not to mention some of the locals I've talked with for advice, plus seeing some of the gorgeous builds on here have pretty much convinced me to go with a slightly larger, deeper tank with a sump. Still want the NanoBox Hybrid as they're so sexy. With the 18" depth and the stock being mainly LPS (torches, hammers, brains, etc), anemonies and zoas (but probably some SPS - we're still debating about such), which version of the fixture would you recommend? I would do four LED arrays and two T5HO. Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 So.... We gonna get some more pictures of these beasts? Link to comment
Sully375 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 SO I have a IM 30L and looking to upgrade to something like a Deep Blue 57 (36x18x21) or a custom 36x15x18 if I decide to keep my current stand. My question is, why wouldn't i go for the Quad led Quad T5? It would be above my 30L for a few months until I can upgrade the tank. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My question is, why wouldn't i go for the Quad led Quad T5? Why wouldn't you? Link to comment
Sully375 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Exactly, I guess it is 2 inches wider with the quad so that could make a difference to someone Link to comment
Steensj2004 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I asked Dave the same question, he seemed to think over my tank (36 x 18 x 12) the quad would be gross overkill..... SO I have a IM 30L and looking to upgrade to something like a Deep Blue 57 (36x18x21) or a custom 36x15x18 if I decide to keep my current stand. My question is, why wouldn't i go for the Quad led Quad T5? It would be above my 30L for a few months until I can upgrade the tank. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I asked Dave the same question, he seemed to think over my tank (36 x 18 x 12) the quad would be gross overkill..... Your tank is 6-9" shorter, which is the reason for that. Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm guessing for a standard dimension 75 gallon tank (48" wide, 18" deep, 21" high) one would require two of these? (....Local stores put out some deals for 75 gallon tanks and they're more or less the same price as 40 breeders atm. One store apparently has "reef ready" 75 gallon tanks for just a bit more than standard 40 breeders too o_O) Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm guessing for a standard dimension 75 gallon tank (48" wide, 18" deep, 21" high) one would require two of these? (....Local stores put out some deals for 75 gallon tanks and they're more or less the same price as 40 breeders atm. One store apparently has "reef ready" 75 gallon tanks for just a bit more than standard 40 breeders too o_O) Correct, a 24" light just doesn't work for a 48" tank. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yea, two units would be needed. Just to much of a stretch! I'm guessing for a standard dimension 75 gallon tank (48" wide, 18" deep, 21" high) one would require two of these? (....Local stores put out some deals for 75 gallon tanks and they're more or less the same price as 40 breeders atm. One store apparently has "reef ready" 75 gallon tanks for just a bit more than standard 40 breeders too o_O) Again to much. I asked Dave the same question, he seemed to think over my tank (36 x 18 x 12) the quad would be gross overkill..... Why would you NOT! SO I have a IM 30L and looking to upgrade to something like a Deep Blue 57 (36x18x21) or a custom 36x15x18 if I decide to keep my current stand. My question is, why wouldn't i go for the Quad led Quad T5? It would be above my 30L for a few months until I can upgrade the tank. Yes. Would a single one of these work over a 40 breeder mixed reef? So close. I am working my tail off finishing up with the old job. So.... We gonna get some more pictures of these beasts? Link to comment
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