Attention please

Cope2013 · 03/20/2017, 06:32 PM

6 years ago I started my first reef tank 46gal bowfront, 20gal sump all the goodies a nice learning tank to show the cycles. Over the years we've added, subtracted and replaced equiptment to better fit our needs. Starting with a T5 lighting setup, swapping to a halide with t5s and now we have just bought a drilled 65gal setup with alot of extras that a guy fell out of love with. The question I'm wanting to know is what are the options for new more efficient technology LED, I've been researching but $800 is not what I'm looking for, I am looking for a nice adjustable setup that can handle color changes, well built and long lasting. What options are the best to go with for longevity and the spectrums I'm wanting to really make my coral grow? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Percula9 · 03/20/2017, 09:03 PM

Two fluval full spectrum led lights would run you about $400.They come with a remote control that you can ramp up.For a 65 gal reef tank would work well.

slief · 03/20/2017, 09:32 PM

What are the dimensions of the new tank? Also, what kind of corals are you intending to keep?

Cope2013 · 03/23/2017, 10:02 PM

37x19x25 are the dimensions of the tank via Google (I'm not sure on actual measurements just yet). The corals I'm wanting to grow wouldn't need a incredible amount of light I'm not into SPS coral so basically anything from Xenia, mushrooms, polyps, LPS and other soft corals but if Id like to have the light if I ever needed more intensity. I'll have to look at the fluvals I don't think I've researched them, I've been looking at Kessil but I don't know if 1 360 would do the job or if I'd need 2 160s I know they have a great warranty plan and I'm looking for a good product that will last but I know there are other options besides kessil, I've also looked at the Maxspect rzr but I want to know for sure before I spend the close to $500, I appreciate the fast comments I couldn't find my post in the forum so I'm slow at replying, any help is appreciated

03/20/2017, 06:32 PM	#1
Cope2013 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5	Attention please 6 years ago I started my first reef tank 46gal bowfront, 20gal sump all the goodies a nice learning tank to show the cycles. Over the years we've added, subtracted and replaced equiptment to better fit our needs. Starting with a T5 lighting setup, swapping to a halide with t5s and now we have just bought a drilled 65gal setup with alot of extras that a guy fell out of love with. The question I'm wanting to know is what are the options for new more efficient technology LED, I've been researching but $800 is not what I'm looking for, I am looking for a nice adjustable setup that can handle color changes, well built and long lasting. What options are the best to go with for longevity and the spectrums I'm wanting to really make my coral grow? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

03/20/2017, 09:32 PM	#3
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	What are the dimensions of the new tank? Also, what kind of corals are you intending to keep? __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

03/20/2017, 09:03 PM	#2
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Two fluval full spectrum led lights would run you about $400.They come with a remote control that you can ramp up.For a 65 gal reef tank would work well.

03/23/2017, 10:02 PM	#4
Cope2013 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5	37x19x25 are the dimensions of the tank via Google (I'm not sure on actual measurements just yet). The corals I'm wanting to grow wouldn't need a incredible amount of light I'm not into SPS coral so basically anything from Xenia, mushrooms, polyps, LPS and other soft corals but if Id like to have the light if I ever needed more intensity. I'll have to look at the fluvals I don't think I've researched them, I've been looking at Kessil but I don't know if 1 360 would do the job or if I'd need 2 160s I know they have a great warranty plan and I'm looking for a good product that will last but I know there are other options besides kessil, I've also looked at the Maxspect rzr but I want to know for sure before I spend the close to $500, I appreciate the fast comments I couldn't find my post in the forum so I'm slow at replying, any help is appreciated