LED for FOWLR

dputt88 · 11/09/2017, 05:14 PM

Hey all,
I'm looking for LEDs for an upcoming 230 gal FOWLR the tank is 72 inches long and 30 wide .

im not looking for anything crazy, something that is dimmable with 2 channels ( white and Blue) and cheap.

thanks

RobZilla04 · 11/09/2017, 08:12 PM

Current USA Orbit Marine 72"

rocsec1 · 11/09/2017, 08:51 PM

Reef breeders

JUNBUG361 · 11/09/2017, 10:00 PM

Kessil, just in case you change your mind(corals in future)

Ron Reefman · 11/10/2017, 06:24 AM

MarsAqua, ViparSpectra, SB Reef, Ocean Revive. If you want more control of color, even Current Orbit, Fluval or Marineland will work over a fish only or FOWLR system. But they will only work for coral that is less than 12" from the surface if you should ever want to add a coral.

dputt88 · 11/10/2017, 06:59 AM

We've been doing coral for 7 years, were done with that.

dputt88 · 11/10/2017, 07:18 AM

How many current usa 72" orbit marines for a tank that's 30 inches wide, I can lift them pretty high over the tank as the tank will be in wall

mcgyvr · 11/10/2017, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dputt88

How many current usa 72" orbit marines for a tank that's 30 inches wide, I can lift them pretty high over the tank as the tank will be in wall

That all depends on how "bright" you want the tank..
Your tank doesn't need light if you just have fish...But you do for your own visual needs.. So its all about what YOU want the tank to look like..

I would suggest just starting with one and simply adding more if thats not sufficient.. No need to make guesses,etc.. at how many you need.. Buy one.. If its not enough.. buy another.. plain and simple..

I don't even think I'd use the current one if I was in your shoes.. ~$300 is a lot of money IMO to spend on lighting for a fish only tank..
You can pick up "similar" ones for under $100..

RobZilla04 · 11/10/2017, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dputt88

How many current usa 72" orbit marines for a tank that's 30 inches wide, I can lift them pretty high over the tank as the tank will be in wall

One

Fiver · 11/10/2017, 01:10 PM

I have a Current Orbit Marine LED for my 48" long, 13" wide 33 long gallon tank. I keep mine right on top of the tank on the little light stands, and I think you would benefit from having two strips very close to the lid on your tank -- one in the front and one in the back.

There is a noticeable difference/shadows when I shift my light from the front to the back, and this is a 13" wide tank. I just held the light up above the tank about a foot, and I think it loses its punch when elevated. Maybe this is because I have the typical glass lids with the bar through the middle. Maybe it would look fine without the bar.

But, my gut says 2 lights for your tank size.

Good luck.

11/09/2017, 05:14 PM	#1
dputt88 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 126	LED for FOWLR Hey all, I'm looking for LEDs for an upcoming 230 gal FOWLR the tank is 72 inches long and 30 wide . im not looking for anything crazy, something that is dimmable with 2 channels ( white and Blue) and cheap. thanks

11/09/2017, 08:12 PM	#2
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	Current USA Orbit Marine 72" __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

11/10/2017, 06:24 AM	#5
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	MarsAqua, ViparSpectra, SB Reef, Ocean Revive. If you want more control of color, even Current Orbit, Fluval or Marineland will work over a fish only or FOWLR system. But they will only work for coral that is less than 12" from the surface if you should ever want to add a coral. __________________ 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

11/09/2017, 08:51 PM	#3
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	Reef breeders

11/09/2017, 10:00 PM	#4
JUNBUG361 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Antioch,CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,091	Kessil, just in case you change your mind(corals in future)

11/10/2017, 06:59 AM	#6
dputt88 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 126	We've been doing coral for 7 years, were done with that.

11/10/2017, 07:18 AM	#7
dputt88 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 126	How many current usa 72" orbit marines for a tank that's 30 inches wide, I can lift them pretty high over the tank as the tank will be in wall

11/10/2017, 01:10 PM	#10
Fiver Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 365	I have a Current Orbit Marine LED for my 48" long, 13" wide 33 long gallon tank. I keep mine right on top of the tank on the little light stands, and I think you would benefit from having two strips very close to the lid on your tank -- one in the front and one in the back. There is a noticeable difference/shadows when I shift my light from the front to the back, and this is a 13" wide tank. I just held the light up above the tank about a foot, and I think it loses its punch when elevated. Maybe this is because I have the typical glass lids with the bar through the middle. Maybe it would look fine without the bar. But, my gut says 2 lights for your tank size. Good luck.