another question on lights - Aquarium Advice

evenings · 01-19-2005, 10:30 PM

again im thinking of upgrading my lights. I currently have a 36" Orbit 2x96 watt SunPaq w/ Lunar Light. I was thinking of maybe getting this. 36" Aqualight Pro, 1x 150W HQI + 2x 65W Actinic + 2 Blue Moonlight LEDs.

I have a 65g tank 36inches. is this a good choice?

01-19-2005, 10:46 PM

How deep is the tank? That set up won't give you much "umf" if more than 12-18". With suspension height you should really consider a 250w minimum or a 2x175w. If you're seriously looking at a full [acronym:26d8015c53="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:26d8015c53]/clam tank, a 2x250w would be the best suggestion.

Cheers
Steve

evenings · 01-20-2005, 10:27 PM

thanks for the advice.. ill keep researching. im more into soft corals, polyps, mushrooms etc

01-20-2005, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by evenings

im more into soft corals, polyps, mushrooms etc

Then you really don't need the [acronym:1fa74481c3="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:1fa74481c3] even with the LTA. You could easily add another 2x96, or completely replace the hood with a 4x95w [acronym:1fa74481c3="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:1fa74481c3]. Even with a softie tank, you won't be happy with a single 150w [acronym:1fa74481c3="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:1fa74481c3] and 2x65w [acronym:1fa74481c3="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:1fa74481c3]

Cheers
Steve

XXFirefighter · 01-20-2005, 11:38 PM

I have a 60 thats 4 ft with the 4x65 [acronym:e17febbb17="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:e17febbb17] lights and have tons of softies and even a clam... It's fine...

**lando** · 01-21-2005, 12:16 PM

I really like the Coralife Aqualight Pro fixtures. I am close to getting one myself. Here is the problem I see with the 36inch model...Most 36 inch tanks have a center brace on the top. Coralife put one [acronym:9517feab2a="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:9517feab2a] bulb in the center of the fixture. It will shine down directly on the center barace of the tank. This could cause shadows or a dead spot in the middle of the tank.

01-19-2005, 10:30 PM	#1
evenings Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 168	another question on lights again im thinking of upgrading my lights. I currently have a 36" Orbit 2x96 watt SunPaq w/ Lunar Light. I was thinking of maybe getting this. 36" Aqualight Pro, 1x 150W HQI + 2x 65W Actinic + 2 Blue Moonlight LEDs. I have a 65g tank 36inches. is this a good choice? __________________ 65 Gal Marine 60lbs of [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] and 100lbs of [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] EHEIM 2215 Canister Filter, AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer w preskim box, 36" PFO Lights with 2x 250W 10K [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] and 2x96W T3 Actinics, JBJ Arctica Chiller 1/10 hp w/ Eheim 1250 Pump, Turbo-Twist 3x [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] Sterilizer 9W, (1) Yellow Tang (1)Potter's Angel, (2) Skunk Cleaner Shrimps,(1) Eibli's Angel, (26) Turbo Snails,(10) Nassarius Snails, (2) Sand sifting starfish (1) Regal "hippo" Tang, (20) Hermit Crabs, (1) Coral Beauty, (1) Pygmy Angel, (1) Serpent Star, (1) Brittle Star, Pumping Xenia, Finger Leather, Yellow Polyps, Green Star Polyps, Colt Leather, Mushrooms, (2) Maxijet 600 [acronym:0ab997ffeb="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] and (2) Maxijet 1200 [acronym:0ab997ffeb="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] Am I Overstocked Yet?

01-20-2005, 10:27 PM	#3
evenings Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 168	thanks for the advice.. ill keep researching. im more into soft corals, polyps, mushrooms etc __________________ 65 Gal Marine 60lbs of [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Live sand"]LS[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] and 100lbs of [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] EHEIM 2215 Canister Filter, AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer w preskim box, 36" PFO Lights with 2x 250W 10K [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] and 2x96W T3 Actinics, JBJ Arctica Chiller 1/10 hp w/ Eheim 1250 Pump, Turbo-Twist 3x [acronym:0ab997ffeb="Ultra Violet"]UV[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] Sterilizer 9W, (1) Yellow Tang (1)Potter's Angel, (2) Skunk Cleaner Shrimps,(1) Eibli's Angel, (26) Turbo Snails,(10) Nassarius Snails, (2) Sand sifting starfish (1) Regal "hippo" Tang, (20) Hermit Crabs, (1) Coral Beauty, (1) Pygmy Angel, (1) Serpent Star, (1) Brittle Star, Pumping Xenia, Finger Leather, Yellow Polyps, Green Star Polyps, Colt Leather, Mushrooms, (2) Maxijet 600 [acronym:0ab997ffeb="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] and (2) Maxijet 1200 [acronym:0ab997ffeb="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:0ab997ffeb] Am I Overstocked Yet?

01-20-2005, 11:38 PM	#5
XXFirefighter Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 1,169 Images: 16	I have a 60 thats 4 ft with the 4x65 [acronym:e17febbb17="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:e17febbb17] lights and have tons of softies and even a clam... It's fine... __________________ 55 [acronym:1cbf82f712="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1cbf82f712] 260 watt [acronym:1cbf82f712="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:1cbf82f712]- home made 2 blue 2 white moonlights Emporer 400 carbon only 2 Maxijet 1200's 200 watt Ebo Jager heater Powder Blue Tang Neon pseudochromis Lawnmorwe Blennie Occ Clown 3 Chromis Blue green gold clam 1 Yellow Clown Goby 1 Blue Tux Urchin Orange Star few hermits few snails www.bikecrazy.org - For Bike People...By Bike People

01-21-2005, 12:16 PM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I really like the Coralife Aqualight Pro fixtures. I am close to getting one myself. Here is the problem I see with the 36inch model...Most 36 inch tanks have a center brace on the top. Coralife put one [acronym:9517feab2a="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:9517feab2a] bulb in the center of the fixture. It will shine down directly on the center barace of the tank. This could cause shadows or a dead spot in the middle of the tank. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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01-19-2005, 10:46 PM	#2
steve-s Guest Posts: n/a	How deep is the tank? That set up won't give you much "umf" if more than 12-18". With suspension height you should really consider a 250w minimum or a 2x175w. If you're seriously looking at a full [acronym:26d8015c53="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:26d8015c53]/clam tank, a 2x250w would be the best suggestion. Cheers Steve

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