Lighting for 120 gallon Reef

[S3Reefer]

Dimensions are: 60L 18W 24H

I want that sunrise and sunset feature! I am looking at the taotonics dimmable led reef fixture (2 of them)

Pleas help me on what the best fixture would be!!!

My budget for the light is $450.. I am also looking at either;

2 Kessil A150W speciap blend aquarium led lighting

OR

1 Kessil Tuna Blue Dimmable special blend led lighting.


I plan on keeping my Green bubble tip anemone and LPS Corals and soft corals (LPS Dominant)
NO SPS

 

[S3Reefer]

What about 1 Taotronics. TT-ALO5 LED GROW LIGHT 212WATT blue white ratio 2:1

 

[S3Reefer]

Or 1 aqua illumination AI SOL BLUE AQUARIUM LED

 

[oyf709]

it doesn't work with just 1 fixture of any of most listed, you will need at least 2. by only using 1, you are going to have pretty big shadow area on the sides. I believe Kessil would need a add on controller to provide you sunrise and sunset.
80% of the " Taotronic" doesn't come with the sunrise sunset and only has the manual dim. So you can't really do that as well ( unless you sits next to your light to turn the dimming knot up and down lol)
The taotronic might work as I thought u were talking about the TTA09. the TTA05 works to cover larger area, but do you have a center bracer?

 

[S3Reefer]

Ohhh... allright.. would 2 tao tronics work? The 120 watt ones..

The kessil says it will cover a 6 foot diameter?? Maybe exaggeration on their part.

Do you have lights that you sell that you would reccomend foe my tank dimmension?
Thank you

 

[oyf709]

two Taotronic works fine but not sure if the 120W comes with controller.
The AL05 will work if you don't have a center bracer, otherwise you will cast shadow over your tank.
Are you planning to hang the light?
Here is one of the light I am doing a special on and should be very good for your non-sps tank.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f126/aq-simple-72w-led-sale-with-free-shipping-245988.html

Let me know, but again, 2x120W Taotronic will work for sure.

 

[S3Reefer]

Allright I love your lights!! Can u do the sunrise and sunset effect?

 

[S3Reefer]

I'm loking at purchasing the light fixture hipefully by April though..

So hopefully you will continue to make them by then

 

[oyf709]

Allright I love your lights!! Can u do the sunrise and sunset effect?

Yes they can, just let me know.

 

[S3Reefer]

I have a 48 in aquatic life knock off light.. it is a 6bulb t5ho with a timer and cooling fans.. when the time comes would u bw interested in trading for my fixture?
Thank you

 

[oyf709]

lol it might cost a lot more fo you to ship to me rather than try to sell it local tbh

 

[S3Reefer]

I know right.. but if shipping costed less then the lgihts you are seling... I guess it would still be worth it.. lol
Just let me know what you would give me if you wanted to trade anyways I guess. Lol

Thanks for your help on this!

 

[oyf709]

Just let me know when you are ready. I will see all the options

 

[S3Reefer]

Allright thank you!