Lighting for 65G

fltekdiver · 06/11/2018, 08:03 PM

I’m just getting back into the hobby from a year and half break

I have a 65G corner drilled Deep Blue tank, measures 36” length, 18” width, 24” tall

I plan on fish only, with LPS, leathers , mushrooms, easy stuff

No canopy. So mounting is important, how they will mount

Suggestions?

Daddi0 · 06/11/2018, 08:53 PM

You can hang a Mars Aqua from the ceiling. They are only $165 for the 300w model.
Cheers! Mark

Ron Reefman · 06/12/2018, 05:52 AM

Daddi0 is right if you are looking for inexpensive. And you could also do brackets off the wall behind the tank or make brackets from metal conduit that attach to the back of the stand, come up from behind the tank and do a big upside down U to hang the fixture(s).

Or look around for a fixture that has legs. You might look at this post for more help:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...&postcount=233

I use Reef Breeders Photon V2 fixtures. They have way more features than the Mars Aqua so they are more expensive. And they are slim and streamline so they look way better as well. But none of that has any effect on the coral in the tank. All the extras are for looks and human consumption. They both will keep coral healthy and growing.

LQT · 06/12/2018, 06:30 AM

What’s your budget on lighting?

Bpb · 06/12/2018, 07:08 AM

Yep reefbreeders photon v2’s get my vote as well

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fltekdiver · 06/12/2018, 10:36 AM

I'm sorry it's really not about a budget,
But it's more about what the light will be used for.

My last tank I had 2x Kessile A360WE on my heavy SPS Reefer 250.

I took a break from the hobby for the last year and a 1/2 as I've done this several times throughout the years.
I've used the Chinese LEDs, Reef Breeders, Kessils etc in the past.

This time I've gone back into the hobby trying to keep it more budget friendly. I bought a rimmed tank, vs rimless.
Built my own stand, spent some money on a acrylic sump, ATO and other things.

If this was a rimless tank I would probably just throw some Hydra 26, or Kessils on it. So it has a sleek look.

But I'm trying to.keep this build alittle more budget friendly, because it seems I last a year to a year and a half and get out of the hobby again due to life being busy.

This time I'm really trying to be fully committed

The mounting options are the part I'm struggling with.

I'm paying $350 more to go up said a reef breeders for lights I necessarily don't need for LPS all the men just the looks.

I have no problem starting a tank off with the Chinese lights however mountain them has always been an issue they never really came up with a good way to mount them, other then bending some conduit over the tank from.behind, or hanging them from a shelf/ceiling.

lancesmith1 · 06/14/2018, 05:33 PM

The SB Reef Lights have legs on them. They are reasonable priced.

fltekdiver · 06/14/2018, 06:23 PM

They used to have on Fourm on here, and upcoming sales , I cant find it

I wonder if their going to have any sales soon

lancesmith1 · 06/15/2018, 11:59 AM

I don't think they do a lot of sales but i think they did a black Friday last year.

lancesmith1 · 06/15/2018, 12:00 PM

and, you can find used units on the forums.

fltekdiver · 06/15/2018, 01:42 PM

Thanks, I don't need lights anytime soon, I'm still cycling the rock in a bin

I'm still trying to decide between them and the Mars Aqua or any of the Chinse line, just can't figure out how to mount them

lancesmith1 · 06/15/2018, 02:54 PM

This one spans 30 to 48 inches with the mounting legs.

sBox Basic 32" Features:

SB Reef Lights proprietary layout and spectrum
3 Channel (White, Blue and Moon)
3 Power Cords allowing wall timers for each channel.
Moon light channel
363w (121x3w diodes)
Upgraded thicker heat sink
Upgraded, quieter fans - higher CFM flow
Mounting legs (30 to 48") Optional hanging kit also included
2 year USA warranty

$274.95

fltekdiver · 06/15/2018, 07:09 PM

Wow, thanks for sharing!

I'll do some quick research on them

Like the mounting legs on.them!

06/11/2018, 08:03 PM	#1
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	Lighting for 65G I’m just getting back into the hobby from a year and half break I have a 65G corner drilled Deep Blue tank, measures 36” length, 18” width, 24” tall I plan on fish only, with LPS, leathers , mushrooms, easy stuff No canopy. So mounting is important, how they will mount Suggestions? __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

06/11/2018, 08:53 PM	#2
Daddi0 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Redwood City Posts: 1,354	You can hang a Mars Aqua from the ceiling. They are only $165 for the 300w model. Cheers! Mark __________________ 2x 65g displays with a 30g cryptic refugium and 30g sump - 55g reef 30g Bio-cube reef - I.M. 30g reef - 45g freshwater

06/12/2018, 05:52 AM	#3
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Daddi0 is right if you are looking for inexpensive. And you could also do brackets off the wall behind the tank or make brackets from metal conduit that attach to the back of the stand, come up from behind the tank and do a big upside down U to hang the fixture(s). Or look around for a fixture that has legs. You might look at this post for more help: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...&postcount=233 I use Reef Breeders Photon V2 fixtures. They have way more features than the Mars Aqua so they are more expensive. And they are slim and streamline so they look way better as well. But none of that has any effect on the coral in the tank. All the extras are for looks and human consumption. They both will keep coral healthy and growing. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

06/12/2018, 06:30 AM	#4
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	What’s your budget on lighting? __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

06/12/2018, 10:36 AM	#6
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	I'm sorry it's really not about a budget, But it's more about what the light will be used for. My last tank I had 2x Kessile A360WE on my heavy SPS Reefer 250. I took a break from the hobby for the last year and a 1/2 as I've done this several times throughout the years. I've used the Chinese LEDs, Reef Breeders, Kessils etc in the past. This time I've gone back into the hobby trying to keep it more budget friendly. I bought a rimmed tank, vs rimless. Built my own stand, spent some money on a acrylic sump, ATO and other things. If this was a rimless tank I would probably just throw some Hydra 26, or Kessils on it. So it has a sleek look. But I'm trying to.keep this build alittle more budget friendly, because it seems I last a year to a year and a half and get out of the hobby again due to life being busy. This time I'm really trying to be fully committed The mounting options are the part I'm struggling with. I'm paying $350 more to go up said a reef breeders for lights I necessarily don't need for LPS all the men just the looks. I have no problem starting a tank off with the Chinese lights however mountain them has always been an issue they never really came up with a good way to mount them, other then bending some conduit over the tank from.behind, or hanging them from a shelf/ceiling. __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

06/12/2018, 07:08 AM	#5
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Yep reefbreeders photon v2’s get my vote as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

06/14/2018, 05:33 PM	#7
lancesmith1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 54	The SB Reef Lights have legs on them. They are reasonable priced.

06/14/2018, 06:23 PM	#8
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	They used to have on Fourm on here, and upcoming sales , I cant find it I wonder if their going to have any sales soon __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

06/15/2018, 11:59 AM	#9
lancesmith1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 54	I don't think they do a lot of sales but i think they did a black Friday last year.

06/15/2018, 12:00 PM	#10
lancesmith1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 54	and, you can find used units on the forums.

06/15/2018, 01:42 PM	#11
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	Thanks, I don't need lights anytime soon, I'm still cycling the rock in a bin I'm still trying to decide between them and the Mars Aqua or any of the Chinse line, just can't figure out how to mount them __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

06/15/2018, 02:54 PM	#12
lancesmith1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 54	This one spans 30 to 48 inches with the mounting legs. sBox Basic 32" Features: SB Reef Lights proprietary layout and spectrum 3 Channel (White, Blue and Moon) 3 Power Cords allowing wall timers for each channel. Moon light channel 363w (121x3w diodes) Upgraded thicker heat sink Upgraded, quieter fans - higher CFM flow Mounting legs (30 to 48") Optional hanging kit also included 2 year USA warranty $274.95

06/15/2018, 07:09 PM	#13
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	Wow, thanks for sharing! I'll do some quick research on them Like the mounting legs on.them! __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19