I have a 60 gallon cube aquarium its 24x24. Would 1 or 2 of these lights be recommended for optimal coral growth? Looking to house all and any coral.
1027834
I have 29 gallon nano and I use two programmed to same light moon night cycle and all my LPS coral are doing well
1027835
My 24 gal is 36 x 12 and supports my lps and sps coral growth. The light has a setting for maximum coral growth and that is what I keep it on.
1027836
While I can't tell you about the lighting requirements I want to caution you that you cannot effectively add lights to this system. The controller is capable of driving more lights than the kit comes with but current USA doesn't sell this 12 volt light except as a kit so you'll have to buy two controllers, two power transformers etc. if you decide to add lights youl be better off buying the ramp timer pro separately, a 24 volt transformer and true lumen pro lights. The advantage is those are brighter and you have a selection of colors and lengths to choose from.
1027837
iIt would depend on the type of coral you plan to grow, I'm not an expert but I know certain corals require more lighting than others. I have a 40 Gal. bow tank and only one light and doing ok with it.
1027838
I only have a 29 gallon and my tank is loving the lights. My personal opinion is that it would be better to run two with a 60 gallon. Current is great though. You will love it!
855594
If your coral is not light sensitive. Meaning if you have low light requirement corals then yes. But as a general I would say at least keep the blue bulb too.
543464
I would say yes to I Also have a standard 75 and use two. Most often I have it to 50% or less because it can be extreamly bright all my coral is thriving for a year now
1122401
honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36") My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GH9HSC6/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It is a deep tank and everything both short and tall grows fantastically. Again, with this I would go with two separate lights to cover your tank.
1568181
You would have to raise it really high to get light over everything... Hint , leds with reds , yellows , blue, violet (full spectrum ) grow coral good..
1360890
Depends on what you have in the tank and the length. 4 foot wide fish only two 24" light pack will do. If you have coral you would probly want 4 24" minimum. High lighting coral need 3-4 watts per gallon. Most coral 2-3 watts per gallon will do.
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I would say yes... I have two on a 55g tank.. It's 48long...turned to about 50%. I also have a 60g cube... It's 24x24... Have one on it and one is plenty! And a 125Reef with 3.... I have the LEDS turmed up about 75% they are BRIGHT!
1200906
It depends on what kind of saltwater aquarium you have. If you have a fish only with live rock (FOWLR) tank, then I would say yes this light would be great! If you had a reef tank with some LPS or Soft Corals I think they would do fine. I would not recommend harder to keep SPS corals under this light given the dimensions of a standard 210 gallon tank.
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I have 80 gallon tank.18' wide 47"long, 16'' deep.I only use one light.It hangs in the center of the tank.Everything Is growing well in the center.growing Duncans,mushrooms,rose tip seaamies,leathers,open brain,and others.Using this for over a year.Light is powerfull can burn corals. make slow ajustments. Is nice cause it is programable.It is adjustable on hight and had a ring attached. I made my own light hanger,from the side wall,instead of the ceiling.Hope this helps.
1470987
This light does VERY well, I have dwarf grass, moneywort, telanthera (think that is how it is spelled) among others that require high light and they thrive with this light. I say start with 1 and see how it goes, no matter how much light you have you will always want a c02 system as it really is a requirement for the plants just like food is for your fish so keep that in mind as well if you want a really gorgeous planted tank!
1446443
LED are great specifically for deep tanks like that. Shouldnt be a problem getting to the bottom of a 24" tank although I would have to say this fixture may be a little underpowered if your trying to grow any corals on the sandbed. If that isnt the case you should be golden though. LED light usually doesnt start to diminish at all in PAR until 18" of water depth due to its higher focused nature as compared to T5 or hallide which depends on the quality of reflector used to get the light into the tank. This better focus also is what usually will make people say that LED looks very dim in comparison.. which is merely and optical illusion caused by the lack of light escaping the tank thru reflection and refraction, instead being focused more directly down.. in the direction you want it to go.
1200903
Ahhh... I'm not sure since my aquarium is quite small (20 gallons), that's why it's worked well for me. I imagine for that size of aquarium you would require a lot of these LED light in order to fulfill your light needs for that size tank. But that also depends on the dimensions of your tank. If it's not that deep (24 inches in height or less), then these lights will do well. But I suggest you research other LED lights before buying this, and you get others opinions. Hope this helps.
1856113
I would say you will need 2 at minimum. You will have to hang fixtures at height that will give you the spread you are looking for to cover your tank.This light has been very good to me with LPS and a few SPS corals because it is adjustable for intensity. I have 2 over a 55 gal. (48" Long) tank. In 2 months I have seen a lot of new growth in my corals.
1555758
I would rcommend their Ray 2 for a tank that deep if your are going to raise plants. I use one on a 37 gallon high with 24" depth. it is a planted tank, medium light, NO CO2 but do use Exel carbon suppliment. Works well with very little algae. I also use use a FugeRay on a 10 gallon planted that is 12" deep. Don't use chemicals on that one and use an 8 hour daylight length. Two FugeRays would probably work but a single Ray 2 would be my choice. Either way, the lights are reliable and provide me with the best planted tanks I have ever had.
1917819
I have the 24" light on a 29 gal tank which is also 30" long. It sits on my glass versa top on legs about an inch tall. Provides great light - enough to grow plants and lots if algae. The moonlights are neat ! I think you can use the 24" and save some money unless you need the 30" light to rest on the sides of the tank. The LED lights are the best !
1923326
It should be ok but you will need 2 of them. They don't put out a ton of light but with 2 you should be ok as they are dimmable. Or, buy just one and decide after you try it if you want another. I have an 80 gallon at work and have 3, once is only running blue and the other 2 are at 100 blue and 55 white. With a smaller tank you have to remember you have less LEDs too.
1184237
This lighting system is suitable for all photosynthetic corals. Be sure to acclimate your tank or new corals to the new light by slowing increasing its exposure/intensity to the light. Hope this helps!