What is a good light for a 5g and sps?

Jeff000 · 01/02/2018, 01:30 PM

Looking for a light for my 5g tank, it is 20"x 8". Most lighting options I can find are either larger that my tank, or just far too powerful for the 9 or so inches of water, especially since most is only 3-5" below the water.

Any suggestions? Or even a DIY option?

The tank is the Fluval Evo.

ahuaia · 01/02/2018, 01:41 PM

What are you trying to keep alive with this light.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

ahuaia · 01/02/2018, 01:42 PM

Never mind just saw the title lol.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

ahuaia · 01/02/2018, 01:47 PM

You could get kessil tuna blue A80 and just turn down the intensity.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

ahuaia · 01/02/2018, 01:52 PM

Or maybe something like this.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/par38...-rapidled.html

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

hijinks · 01/02/2018, 01:56 PM

I second the a80

Ryan33 · 01/02/2018, 01:57 PM

I don't know what your budget is but From looking around maybe the aquamaxx prism for 13-20 inch tanks. I haven't done any diy lighting maybe someone who has will chime in.

Jeff000 · 01/02/2018, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahuaia

Or maybe something like this.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/par38...-rapidled.html

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I was thinking that might be too much? But also hard to make look good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan33

I don't know what your budget is but From looking around maybe the aquamaxx prism for 13-20 inch tanks. I haven't done any diy lighting maybe someone who has will chime in.

That fixture looks great, think it would have the output?

Ryan33 · 01/02/2018, 06:59 PM

I can't find any par numbers so that might be a bad sign. I was trying to find something for a 20 inch long tank and that was budget friendly. The nano box mini tide looks pretty good but isn't so budget friendly. The kessil others have recommended is also a great choice.

ahuaia · 01/02/2018, 07:33 PM

This one is not to bad but I'm not sure it would be strong enugh for an sps tank.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/za-12...-zetlight.html

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

zooman72 · 01/02/2018, 09:00 PM

Consider either the 18" Current Orbit Marine or IC LOOP Orbit Marine - lots of aquarists have used the Orbit Marine for long shallow reef aquariums, including your model, and they are plenty powerful enough for any corals you want to keep in that shallow of an aquarium.

Smoke Inator · 01/03/2018, 10:06 AM

ive got an a80 on my 3gal and its plenty powerful

01/02/2018, 01:30 PM	#1
Jeff000 Electrician Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,653	What is a good light for a 5g and sps? Looking for a light for my 5g tank, it is 20"x 8". Most lighting options I can find are either larger that my tank, or just far too powerful for the 9 or so inches of water, especially since most is only 3-5" below the water. Any suggestions? Or even a DIY option? The tank is the Fluval Evo.

01/02/2018, 09:00 PM	#11
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	Consider either the 18" Current Orbit Marine or IC LOOP Orbit Marine - lots of aquarists have used the Orbit Marine for long shallow reef aquariums, including your model, and they are plenty powerful enough for any corals you want to keep in that shallow of an aquarium. __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!

01/02/2018, 01:41 PM	#2
ahuaia Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 228	What are you trying to keep alive with this light. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

01/02/2018, 01:42 PM	#3
ahuaia Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 228	Never mind just saw the title lol. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

01/02/2018, 01:47 PM	#4
ahuaia Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 228	You could get kessil tuna blue A80 and just turn down the intensity. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

01/02/2018, 01:52 PM	#5
ahuaia Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 228	Or maybe something like this. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/par38...-rapidled.html Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

01/02/2018, 01:56 PM	#6
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	I second the a80

01/02/2018, 01:57 PM	#7
Ryan33 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 53	I don't know what your budget is but From looking around maybe the aquamaxx prism for 13-20 inch tanks. I haven't done any diy lighting maybe someone who has will chime in.

01/02/2018, 06:59 PM	#9
Ryan33 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 53	I can't find any par numbers so that might be a bad sign. I was trying to find something for a 20 inch long tank and that was budget friendly. The nano box mini tide looks pretty good but isn't so budget friendly. The kessil others have recommended is also a great choice.

01/02/2018, 07:33 PM	#10
ahuaia Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 228	This one is not to bad but I'm not sure it would be strong enugh for an sps tank. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/za-12...-zetlight.html Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

01/03/2018, 10:06 AM	#12
Smoke Inator Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 200	ive got an a80 on my 3gal and its plenty powerful