Arun Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I do have 29 gallon tank 30 x 20 x 10. I do have 24 inch orbit marine. Planning add one more. Do I need to go with the same or can I add ai prime he in addition to orbit marine. Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Just general (nonspecific information): While adding a different light fixture might not look uniform (depending on the placement, optics, and color spectrum), there should be nothing (besides available space) preventing you from mixing two different fixtures. 1 Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Arun said: Do I need to go with the same Need to? No. But a single spotlight has the same problem in a rectangular tank like this that it would ordinarily have....you'd really be best off with two of them to cover the space better/more completely. You'd end up with three fixtures. Unless you'd really rather run spotlights (which is a fine choice) then IMO just add a second LED strip and be done with it. The Current USA controller you have already has a second hookup, correct? 1 Quote Link to comment
Arun Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Yes it has, concern about lPs corals. Thaths why thought of adding new one Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Arun said: concern about lPs corals. I assume that's SPS. You might consider even replacing it with something else, versus supplementing what you already have. 1 Quote Link to comment
Arun Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 7:17 AM, seabass said: I assume that's SPS. oops yes its LPS 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 3:28 AM, Arun said: Yes it has, concern about lPs corals. Thaths why thought of adding new one Is what you have a plain Orbit Marine? Or is it one of the higher-powered "IC" or "Pro" models? (If you don't know, does it have a model# on it anywhere?) Quote Link to comment
Andy7 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I couldnt see an issue using different fixtures, it would drive my OCD up a wall though 1 1 Quote Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 https://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Orbit-PAR-Measurements-1.pdf your tank is too deep for the orbits. I just bought a pair of the 48” ic loops to be combined with a t5 and only felt comfortable doing so because the tank they will be used on is only 10” deep... actual water depth 8 3/4” so I assumed I would end up with about 190 par beneath the orbits alone. At 20” deep you are anywhere from 115-10 par depending on your fixture which is miserable! 1 Quote Link to comment
Arun Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 11:43 AM, mcarroll said: Is what you have a plain Orbit Marine? Or is it one of the higher-powered "IC" or "Pro" models? (If you don't know It’s just orbit marine. Am planning to go with sps/ lps corals and anemones possible. Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Arun said: It’s just orbit marine. Those are really best for very shallow tanks....the IC models have stronger lenses for better water penetration. I would either go for two Prime's or two new Current IC's. Not sure what makes the most sense, but maybe sell or repurpose the Orbit Marine setup for something else. I think Prime's are about $200 each...about $400 for the setup, plus mounting costs. It's $250 for a dual-light 24" Orbit IC Bluetooth kit right now, for comparison. 👍 $230 for this 24" combo...infrared control, with a pump: 1 Quote Link to comment
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