will a reefbreeder value fixture work on a 10 gallon tank

[brob22]

im just alittle worried i might fry my corals, but if i dial it down do u think this would b a nice fixture

i was also looking at the nano box fixture but thinkin it may not b enough

[813mixreef]

IMO, you should hang them at least 8" above water level. And start at lowest level so your coral can get used with those LED first.

[Reefer82]

Keep it WAY down low power wise. I ran one over a 28 bow at about 4" and at 40% was all I ever needed. I replaced a 4x24w Aquatic life fixture with it And started at around 20-25% and gradually worked up

[brob22]

true 813 abd thx for the post

the other thing i was looking at was the buildmyled strips i would use 2 of them if i go that route

[brob22]

how u like it reefer82 did it grow sps and would u recommend one for my size tank

thanks for the response

[brob22]

bump

[ca1ore]

Do you already have the RB value fixture? Will be way more than you Ned for a 10 gallon tank. I'd think about using a par38 bulb.

[brob22]

no i didnt buy it yet.

i think im going to go with buildmyled 14k strip

[813mixreef]

Im using 72" BML fixture on my 125gal tank. Let me know if you want to see some pics. When i received and test it, only one word come out of my mind WOW !!!! Worth your money but u will need a combo full spectrum and actinic for sure

[brob22]

i might take you up on your pic offer. thats real nice of ya

now when you say ill need a full spectrum and an atinic, do you mean i need the 14k strip plus their actinic strip?

[brob22]

bump

[bdevillier]

the value fixture will be fine. i ran my photon24 over my 10 gallon for 3 months while i finished my 20 long build. just start low and every few days bump it up 5% or so. probably wont need more than 40% blues and 20% whites/colors depending on how high you hang it and how blue you want your tank.

[813mixreef]

Just got home, my LED was off. turn it back on. I use 1- 14k strips on my 125gal, 1 strips can't cover 18"W so i will get another actinic.
http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q567/endless9721/IMG_1844_zps823cba6e.jpg (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/endless9721/media/IMG_1844_zps823cba6e.jpg.html)

[brob22]

Thanks! for the pic

to me that looks like the a great visual color for the tank. In my opinion i wouldnt want it more blue or more white.
now when u say ur gona get another actinic do u mean another 14k? or the real blue one they sell? my tank is only 6 inches wide so i probly don't need more than one strip unless u would advise me to.

also i realy like the aquascap. especialy the right side

[brob22]

the value fixture will be fine. i ran my photon24 over my 10 gallon for 3 months while i finished my 20 long build. just start low and every few days bump it up 5% or so. probably wont need more than 40% blues and 20% whites/colors depending on how high you hang it and how blue you want your tank.

bdevillier i apreciate ur response, but i already bought the 14k strip

[813mixreef]

Please share some pics about your tank with light when you get a new light ^^