mpjmeyer
Well-Known Member
Yes I'm sure there are many lighting threads but after starring at my computer screen for hours not getting the answer I want, I will just ask the experts on reef2reef.
I am building a 55 gallon saltwater tank in the wall that will consist of fish and corals. I am now looking for a good light for the coral growth. I ALMOST pulled the trigger on a Current USA orbit marine led light (not the pro) and cancelled the order when I found out there is no hanging kit option . When I tried to find one, I read that if it's any higher than it should be with the supplied brackets, it won't be powerful enough for corals.
A hanging kit is a 100% must in my case since I'm building it in the wall and wont have access to 1 of the side tops. I'd rather not have to rig an option to hang it but if I had to, I will but if there isn't a kit out there for the light, then obviously it isn't recommended.
I've also looked into the marine pro but the reviews seem to be 50/50 on it being a well designed and a good operating light. People say they received a defective light, some say theirs stopped working and others say they are great. However 3 out of 5 stars on most sights isn't comforting me enough to make that purchase.
So here's my dilemna:
Should I just go with the orbit marine led light and figure a way to hang it OR save the $$ for the Kessil AP700?
Can anybody justify spending 6X's the money for a light?
Other light suggestions are appreciated but again, must have the option to have a hanging kit.
I am building a 55 gallon saltwater tank in the wall that will consist of fish and corals. I am now looking for a good light for the coral growth. I ALMOST pulled the trigger on a Current USA orbit marine led light (not the pro) and cancelled the order when I found out there is no hanging kit option . When I tried to find one, I read that if it's any higher than it should be with the supplied brackets, it won't be powerful enough for corals.
A hanging kit is a 100% must in my case since I'm building it in the wall and wont have access to 1 of the side tops. I'd rather not have to rig an option to hang it but if I had to, I will but if there isn't a kit out there for the light, then obviously it isn't recommended.
I've also looked into the marine pro but the reviews seem to be 50/50 on it being a well designed and a good operating light. People say they received a defective light, some say theirs stopped working and others say they are great. However 3 out of 5 stars on most sights isn't comforting me enough to make that purchase.
So here's my dilemna:
Should I just go with the orbit marine led light and figure a way to hang it OR save the $$ for the Kessil AP700?
Can anybody justify spending 6X's the money for a light?
Other light suggestions are appreciated but again, must have the option to have a hanging kit.
