40 gallon breeder upgrade. LED lighting question

aaron186 · Jan 5, 2016

Looking to upgrade my 10 gallon starter nano to a 40 breeder. I would like to stick to LEDs. I am running a mixed tank right now of mostly softies and LPS but would like to be able to grow a few of the easier SPS corals in the new tank. Hanging a light is not an option as I live in a loft with 20ft ceilings. Can anyone suggest a good option. I would like to keep it under 300 but prefer a 150-200 range. I was thinking the ocean revive T247 but I also like having a moon light (currently running a current orbit marine 18in led which has nice features but not enough output).

Thanks for the advice
Aaron

saltyfilmfolks · Jan 5, 2016

are you going with a hood or hanging rig from the ground?
Some of the ebay chinese seem to be VERY similar and have ramping and moon options.

aaron186 · Jan 5, 2016

I am not sure how to mount the light. I have a really high ceiling. Would be open to anything that would work and look nice. Any suggestions?

saltyfilmfolks · Jan 5, 2016

just google the brands in an image search. youll see MANY mounting ideas. PVC, brass, wood. its a design choice there. Im using a lamp shade for my MH pendant. one I saw was an Ikea shelf system. if you have a wall behind the tank.
I HATE seeing the light. but thats just me.

heres one. pretty functional. My wife would not allow that.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/water-circulation-problum.228861/#post-2659412