I am trying to figure out lighting options for my new 100 INT build and I have been looking into the Orphek Osix system.
However, when I talk to some of my local shops they only recommend Ecotech and AI. I know these are tried and true brands, I have an XR15 and an AI on my other two coral systems. I am going to be combining my other two small coral systems into the peninsula tank which are a lot of zoas, mushrooms and other softies. I am also wanting to get back into SPS so I am trying to get a lighting option that will be reliable and provide the necessary lighting.
I do like trying new tech systems but with the cost of tank lighting, I think some extra research is necessary. One of my local shops said they didn't have good results with orphek, but I have read just about every thread on here and there does seem like a lot of good reviews.
This was the light layout I was thinking for the OR3's with the Osix system. I was going with OR3 90s since the tank is a 48" and the water area is 39.5" and the light bars are 35"
Reef Day
Blue Plus
UV/Purple
Blue Sky
Reef Day
However, when I talk to some of my local shops they only recommend Ecotech and AI. I know these are tried and true brands, I have an XR15 and an AI on my other two coral systems. I am going to be combining my other two small coral systems into the peninsula tank which are a lot of zoas, mushrooms and other softies. I am also wanting to get back into SPS so I am trying to get a lighting option that will be reliable and provide the necessary lighting.
I do like trying new tech systems but with the cost of tank lighting, I think some extra research is necessary. One of my local shops said they didn't have good results with orphek, but I have read just about every thread on here and there does seem like a lot of good reviews.
This was the light layout I was thinking for the OR3's with the Osix system. I was going with OR3 90s since the tank is a 48" and the water area is 39.5" and the light bars are 35"
Reef Day
Blue Plus
UV/Purple
Blue Sky
Reef Day
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