New 20 gallon setup

[nelix10]

The only reason I did not choose them is the ugly factor

 

[Macscale]

I don't think they are terribly ugly. I like the par38s

 

[Macscale]

They are just too industrial.

 

[nelix10]

With the par 38's you can hide them in a fixture!

 

[Macscale]

I don't have a fixture to hide them in!

 

[Mr. FishMan]

Haha I just noticed! The EVO looks good. With timer I think it runs the daylight pattern too but I'm not sure. The only reason I liked the orbit was because it had cool features.

Haha I'll take that as a compliment.
As for the lights, I don't believe the EVO has the simulated sunrise/sunset effects, but with the timer you could probably make something work. I would set the blues to come on an hour or so before the whites to simulate the "sunrise" and have them run for an hour or two after the whites turn off for the "sunset" effect. It won't be nearly as realistic, but at least it's something.

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[Macscale]

Right. Deciding on lighting has been the biggest struggle by far.

 

[Mr. FishMan]

Definitely. It'll be worth it in the end though. At least you're taking the time to research what would best suit your tank needs and not just buying the first cool thing you find. No matter how many neat features it has or how cheap it is. Research and patience are key in this hobby.

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[Mr. FishMan]

Here are some good reads regarding the Orbit:

http://blog.marinedepot.com/2013/11/current-usa-orbit-marine-led-aquarium.html?m=1

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f129/new-current-usa-orbit-marine-led-aquarium-light-213000.html

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f60/current-usa-orbit-marine-289330.html

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[Macscale]

I am starting to get the feeling that it will grow the LPS I want.

 

[Mr. FishMan]

I am starting to get the feeling that it will grow the LPS I want.

Are you gonna get it?

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[Mr. FishMan]

I think I'm going to. I'm really interested in seeing how well they will work on my setup.



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[Macscale]

Yeah probably next week though. I was also looking at some DSunY lights on eBay and a person got them and said they were great and they are cheaper...

 

[Mr. FishMan]

Right on. Exactly which model are you looking at?

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[Macscale]

They are the NanoSun by DSunY. If you type DSunY LED aquarium lights you'll get tons answers just click one and then you select the model.

 

[Mr. FishMan]

Alright, thanks. I was asking because the ones I was seeing were a 100+

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[Mr. FishMan]

Got my stand delivered today! Only took me about an hour to put together.

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[Mr. FishMan]

Adding sand!

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[Macscale]

Most of them are but the one I need isn't! The stand looks great btw.

 

[Mr. FishMan]

Right on and thanks. I hope the lights work out for you.

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