Lighting..

ABopp · 02/13/2018, 11:20 AM

Hi everyone!

Acquired an aquarium but during transit, the light broke. It was replaced with a light suitable for fresh water (?!!?) but anyway.

I want to replace it with a reef light that can handle both hard and soft corals down the road...any thoughts on what I should be looking for?

Also wondering about an air circulation recommendations on make, model and optimal placement for the following....

Aquarium is 50" (ish) tall, 31" wide and 12.5" depth

Thanks

mcgyvr · 02/13/2018, 11:41 AM

Got a budget?
Got a "fancy features" requirement list that you want in this light? (wifi/dimming/sunrise/sunset/storm modes?)
Want LED or fluorescent or metal halide,etc...?
Ok with 6-12 month bulb replacement costs (applies fluorescent/MH only..)
Currently having any heat issues maintaining the tank at a suitable temp?

ABopp · 02/13/2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Got a budget?
Got a "fancy features" requirement list that you want in this light? (wifi/dimming/sunrise/sunset/storm modes?)
Want LED or fluorescent or metal halide,etc...?
Ok with 6-12 month bulb replacement costs (applies fluorescent/MH only..)
Currently having any heat issues maintaining the tank at a suitable temp?

Ok...so no budjet if long term is going to prevail...would love more features than less...LED would be ideal but if that does not suit my coral needs, I'm open to options...I would prefer not to replace that often...no issues with maintaining heat since it has been set up (3 weeks)

lapin · 02/13/2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ABopp

Hi everyone!

Acquired an aquarium but during transit, the light broke. It was replaced with a light suitable for fresh water (?!!?) but anyway.

I want to replace it with a reef light that can handle both hard and soft corals down the road...any thoughts on what I should be looking for?

Also wondering about an air circulation recommendations on make, model and optimal placement for the following....

Aquarium is 50" (ish) tall, 31" wide and 12.5" depth

Thanks

For actual light recomendations LxWxH would give us what we have here. Im unsure if its 50 Tall or 12.5 tall

Anemone · 02/13/2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ABopp

Aquarium is 50" (ish) tall, 31" wide and 12.5" depth

Are these really your measurements? A tank that is 50" tall (bottom to top) would be a nightmare to clean - you'd have to literally get into the tank to clean the bottom glass - and 12.5" depth (front to back) is really, really skinny. You'd have almost no room for rock or corals.

Kevin

ABopp · 02/13/2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lapin

For actual light recomendations LxWxH would give us what we have here. Im unsure if its 50 Tall or 12.5 tall

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Originally Posted by Anemone

Are these really your measurements? A tank that is 50" tall (bottom to top) would be a nightmare to clean - you'd have to literally get into the tank to clean the bottom glass - and 12.5" depth (front to back) is really, really skinny. You'd have almost no room for rock or corals.

Kevin

Ok so obviously the dimensions I have been given are incorrect if you guys are questioning it like this - Will measure for myself and not trust my mother to every watch my fish...update later today!

powderblue1 · 02/13/2018, 05:46 PM

Current usa makes some nice stuff for a budget

ABopp · 02/14/2018, 08:58 AM

Alright...real measurements are as follows...

(Staring at the front)

Top to bottom - 22"
Side to side - 30"

(Staring at the side)
Across - 12"

Looking for lighting advice for future hard and/or soft coral...

Uncle99 · 02/14/2018, 09:01 AM

Google VISPARSPECTRA 165w LED, all the light you need for years to come, but no special effects which I have found useless, and the lightening storm deterrimental....

ABopp · 02/14/2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle99

Google VISPARSPECTRA 165w LED, all the light you need for years to come, but no special effects which I have found useless, and the lightening storm deterrimental....

Thanks for the input! I will check it out

nozleman · 02/14/2018, 09:59 AM

Eco tech radion G4 pro., everything you need with no heat and can grow sps a go go!

ABopp · 02/14/2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ABopp

Thanks for the input! I will check it out

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Originally Posted by nozleman

Eco tech radion G4 pro., everything you need with no heat and can grow sps a go go!

And these will both reach a bottom depth of 22 inches? Not finding much info on that part...

02/13/2018, 11:20 AM	#1
ABopp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 16	Lighting.. Hi everyone! Acquired an aquarium but during transit, the light broke. It was replaced with a light suitable for fresh water (?!!?) but anyway. I want to replace it with a reef light that can handle both hard and soft corals down the road...any thoughts on what I should be looking for? Also wondering about an air circulation recommendations on make, model and optimal placement for the following.... Aquarium is 50" (ish) tall, 31" wide and 12.5" depth Thanks

02/13/2018, 11:41 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Got a budget? Got a "fancy features" requirement list that you want in this light? (wifi/dimming/sunrise/sunset/storm modes?) Want LED or fluorescent or metal halide,etc...? Ok with 6-12 month bulb replacement costs (applies fluorescent/MH only..) Currently having any heat issues maintaining the tank at a suitable temp? __________________ Who me?

02/13/2018, 05:46 PM	#7
powderblue1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 83	Current usa makes some nice stuff for a budget

02/14/2018, 08:58 AM	#8
ABopp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 16	Alright...real measurements are as follows... (Staring at the front) Top to bottom - 22" Side to side - 30" (Staring at the side) Across - 12" Looking for lighting advice for future hard and/or soft coral...

02/14/2018, 09:01 AM	#9
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Google VISPARSPECTRA 165w LED, all the light you need for years to come, but no special effects which I have found useless, and the lightening storm deterrimental....

02/14/2018, 09:59 AM	#11
nozleman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Camarillo, ca Posts: 208	Eco tech radion G4 pro., everything you need with no heat and can grow sps a go go!