Lighting

[Dragon.goby]

Hello! I'm going to get a 75g reef ready tank soon and I can't seem to find any lights that fits my demands. I plan on having anemones and SPS's in the future and want something that can support those. LED is also something I would like. Let me know if you guys have any suggestions. Thanks in advanced!

[mr_X]

What do you want to spend?

[Bosnianblood69]

If you looking to spend a little get the ebay 120 watt leds. I am growing sps and have a RBTA in my tank and both are doing great


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[Dragon.goby]

Thanks guys. I found a 80g on craigslist with a 35g sump, skimmer, pump, overflow box, heater, powerheads, and a quad T5 lighting fixture. I don't know what brand it is but it looks like this

Does that light seem appropriate for what I want?

[Fatboyfish]

Reef led boxes on ebay are hot right now and if that tank is 4 foot you can pull off sps with 2 of them.

Aquastar 165W Dimmable LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Reef Coral Fish Marine | eBay

Problem with these are you have to be handy with constructing a way to hang them.

[Dragon.goby]

Originally Posted by Fatboyfish

Reef led boxes on ebay are hot right now and if that tank is 4 foot you can pull off sps with 2 of them.

Aquastar 165W Dimmable LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Reef Coral Fish Marine | eBay

Problem with these are you have to be handy with constructing a way to hang them.

I don't really want to "Pull them off" I want them to really thrive. What about the current light on the tank?


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[Bosnianblood69]

IMO you can have them thrive. I have one of those panels on half of my tank which is a 110 and the spa under it have grown alot in the month i have had them. Some of the montis have doubled and tripled in size. As well as getting a nice vibrent color


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[Dragon.goby]

Here's the tank specs. Do these look good? What do I need?


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[Fatboyfish]

Originally Posted by Dragon.goby

I don't really want to "Pull them off" I want them to really thrive. What about the current light on the tank?


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Sorry to use that wording but without extensive testing of various lighting I cannot say whether or not they would "thrive". I can say they will live and grow and not die.

[Dragon.goby]

Originally Posted by Fatboyfish

Sorry to use that wording but without extensive testing of various lighting I cannot say whether or not they would "thrive". I can say they will live and grow and not die.

Ok. What about the tank specs? Do those look good or will I need better?


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[Fatboyfish]

Originally Posted by Dragon.goby

Ok. What about the tank specs? Do those look good or will I need better?


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I personally am not a fan of t5 lighting. 1 color 2 cost of wattage

Also I've not kept sps under t5 so I cannot speak for it.

I would be curious what type of skimmer it comes with.

Other than that it looks like a great start. I would buy it.

[Dragon.goby]

Originally Posted by Fatboyfish

I personally am not a fan of t5 lighting. 1 color 2 cost of wattage

Also I've not kept sps under t5 so I cannot speak for it.

I would be curious what type of skimmer it comes with.

Other than that it looks like a great start. I would buy it.

Yeah it's a great deal. Probably gonna buy it no matter what. Gonna check it out tomorrow after work.


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[Fatboyfish]

Here is another option if you don't mind rolling the dice and ordering gu10s from china.

4x1 watt 60 deg optics 6 inch off water surface rotating whites and blues 50/50

The fixture on the 55 I ultimately ended up placing a 1x6 on the front to cover the bulbs and spray painted it all black

Doing a setup like this VERY DIY and not for everyone as it doesn't look the best and could be considered dangerous with all the wiring. I didn't mind obviously.

Bottom photo is a shelf fixture I made for my brothers 20 high. It was attached to the wall with shelving brackets from lowes. Actually looked pretty sharp.

[Dragon.goby]

I would love to do that but I am far from handy


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[mr_X]

You won't be able to keep sps under the 4 lamp T5 fixture that comers with the tank.
The advertisement you posted is for a 120 (48 x 24 x 24).

BTW, you are better off with the reef ready 75 IMO. I don't like siphon overflows. Unless you wanted to drill this 120 before you fill it with water. It's pretty easy.
here's a complete overflow kit with drill bit if you are interested.
Overflow Box 1500 GPH

[treemanone2003]

I agree with mr. x the tank dimensions given are for a 120g. I have no clue about the lighting but would follow along with the recommendations of a reef ready system. I have not seen that particular kit but others similar and spoken to folks that have used them. All great reviews.


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[mr_X]

I have one on my current tank. They are nice.
Scroll down...I have some pics of the install somewhere....
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[Ingy]

I have a 4 bulb T5HO light on my 110 tank. I do have SPS Montipora growing but I think they're the least light demanding of all the SPS corals. And they are real close to the surface but they are thriving.
But I don't think they'll support most other SPS and 'nems are out of the question.


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[Bosnianblood69]

Would i be able to run a 20 gallon softie Tank on a par38 led bulb?


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[mr_X]

Yes. You'll need to keep more light demanding towards the center and less at the outer edges.