New 16g reef build

[Wingchunwizard]

I need some advice on lighting options for my new innovative marine 16g which is in transit to me

the lights are not included, I am looking at these Arcadia stretch marine led, they look pretty good http://www.arcadia-aquatic.com/classica-stretch-led/ will be getting the 26w marine version just need some advice, will I be able to grwo any sps with these? The tank is only 12 inches deep thanks.

 

[54seaweed]

I'm not really a lighting specialist so don't hold this to me .
if I remember correctly you are looking for 3 watts per gallon .
remember keeping SPS requires strong lighting now with LPS and softies you can use a light no less than 1 1/2 watts per gallon ,

 

[Wingchunwizard]

I don't think think the watt per gallon/litres applies with LEDs, I grew a few montipora with my tmc 12w tile with success , the 26w has a much better spectrum so I think I will give it a try. My tank has arrived today so just need to find a stand and light now.

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[Sniperhank]

Correct. Watts per gallon doesn't really apply. It has a lot to do with spectrum and pur. Par can be used as well, but isn't always as effective since leds penetrate water extremely well.


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[Wingchunwizard]

I have just seen this on eBay, which may be better really don't know..........

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[guppygourami]

I have just seen this on eBay, which may be better really don't know..........

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Price?


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[Wingchunwizard]

£52 didn't think it's that bad for the price

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[Wingchunwizard]

Set the nuvo up today! Will be doi g updates regularly. For now I have used the LED light from my tmc microhabitat 30 just until my new LED comes. Will also be adding some more live rock and of course some new corals and fish.

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[Wingchunwizard]

Got my new LED today the Arcadia stretch marine

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[Wingchunwizard]

With just whites and rbg on

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[Wingchunwizard]

With whites, blues, rbg

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[Wingchunwizard]

With just blues

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[Wingchunwizard]

I really love the coulors this LED gives out, makes the few corals I actually have look really nice and they are already responding very well. Can't wait to get some more corals, maybe some zoa's, acans, blastos ect might try a montipora or something towards the top of the tank

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[Wingchunwizard]

Another update, added some more live rock, plating montipora coral and a 1000l/h powerhead, also found this annenome, addi ng a clownfish pair at the weekend

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[Wingchunwizard]

Just an updated tank shot, looking really nice now! Have added montipora frags, candy cane coral, pink yuma mushroom, radioactive green mushroom. Mixed zoa colony

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