current orbit leds good enough?

[reefnewb1982]

Hello all I need some help here with my lighting I have 2 current usa led lights with ramp timer and also a dual ho light with a 10k and a 6k bulb over a 120 gallon 24 inch deep tank . Is this good for my coral I have some zoas, frogspawn, hammer and torch also xanias and im not too sure what the other 2 are please help guys im new to this forum and love it thank you once again

 

[Reefing Madness]

The Current USA LEDs at 24" of length only put out 18watts of LED, lighting, what your looking for is 50-60 watts of 3w leds, as this is about equal to a 250w halide light. I'd not think you have enough light, nor the correct kelvin range either.

 

[reefnewb1982]

So the 36 inch needs to go if I my tank is primarily going to be for coral . Anything you can recommend thats not going to be really expensive?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Shoot a price out there. Whats the number we are looking for?

 

[Papadovak]

The Current USA LEDs at 24" of length only put out 18watts of LED, lighting, what your looking for is 50-60 watts of 3w leds, as this is about equal to a 250w halide light. I'd not think you have enough light, nor the correct kelvin range either.

how did you know the watts on the led? I'd like to know what mine is?:)

 

[reefnewb1982]

200-300 trillion bazillion million dollars muah hahahaha. Just kidding 200-300 also looking in to a kalk dripper or reactor and a phosban reactor

 

[Rob&Gab]

If you want something in the 150-250$ range you can either go to one of these Sites. They are bought Highly Recommended.


Reef Radiance - Home

Or you can go here.

OCEANREVIVE LED

The Seccond link was just running a sale. i dont no if they still are. But hit them up. Also if im not mistaken there both Vendors on the Boards.

Hope this helps you for your LED problem. I would have done some Research before you have bought those LED's , words of advice. Always Do your homework even if the guy is "10 Years" in the Hobby. sometimes people tend to not know whats best for your tank as well as there own.


If your budget is like 500-800$ then i would go with these lights. tehre Really Good and Tons of people use them with No complaints with Growing any type of coral.

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w Gen3 LED Light Fixtures

 

[Rob&Gab]

for a phosban Reactor get the 2little Fishes GFO phosban 150.

Two Little Fishies GFO Phosban Reactor

 

[Rob&Gab]

also dont know if this is excatly what your looking for But its Good priced. also a relly Good Site to use if you dont have much insite on what vendors to use or sites to go on. Please if you need any questions asked and if i can help im more then glad to.

[h=1]Two Little Fishies KW Reactor 300 (Kalkwasser Reactor)[/h]
Two Little Fishies KW Reactor 300 (Kalkwasser Reactor)


-Rob.

 

[Reefing Madness]

how did you know the watts on the led? I'd like to know what mine is?:)

• Dimensions: 16.8" X 3.5" X .44". The adjustable docking mounts can expand to 24 inches.
• 18 Watts. 18X 445nm LEDs. 18X 460nm LEDs. 27X 12K LEDs. 9X 8,800L LEDs.
• Includes Ramp Timer Pro with remote control

• Dimensions: 22.8" X 3.5" X .44". The adjustable docking mounts can expand to 36 inches.
• 23 Watts. 24X 445nm LEDs. 24X 460nm LEDs. 36X 12K LEDs. 12X 8,800L LEDs.
• Includes Ramp Timer Pro with remote control

• Dimensions: 34.8" X 3.5" X .44". The adjustable docking mounts can expand to 48 inches.
• 36 Watts. 36X 445nm LEDs. 36X 460nm LEDs. 54X 12K LEDs. 18X 8,800L LEDs.
• Includes Ramp Timer Pro with remote control

Current USA Orbit Marine LED Lighting Fixtures

 

[Reefing Madness]

Value LED Fixture | Reef Breeders LEDs
OR-U120 LED Aquarium Light_Aquarium LED_OCEANREVIVE LED
Arctic-S026 LED Aquarium Light_Aquarium LED_OCEANREVIVE LED
120W LED Aquarium Light Dimmable Full Spectrum Reef Marine Coral LPS SPS Lamp | eBay
165W Full Spectrum Dimmable LED Aquarium Light Bridgelux Coral Reef Fixture | eBay

 

[Papadovak]

• Dimensions: 16.8" X 3.5" X .44". The adjustable docking mounts can expand to 24 inches.
• 18 Watts. 18X 445nm LEDs. 18X 460nm LEDs. 27X 12K LEDs. 9X 8,800L LEDs.
• Includes Ramp Timer Pro with remote control

• Dimensions: 22.8" X 3.5" X .44". The adjustable docking mounts can expand to 36 inches.
• 23 Watts. 24X 445nm LEDs. 24X 460nm LEDs. 36X 12K LEDs. 12X 8,800L LEDs.
• Includes Ramp Timer Pro with remote control

• Dimensions: 34.8" X 3.5" X .44". The adjustable docking mounts can expand to 48 inches.
• 36 Watts. 36X 445nm LEDs. 36X 460nm LEDs. 54X 12K LEDs. 18X 8,800L LEDs.
• Includes Ramp Timer Pro with remote control

Current USA Orbit Marine LED Lighting Fixtures

Dude. You're awesome. So the 48 to 60 is 46 watts? Is that good enough?

 

[Reefing Madness]

No, its covering a bigger area, just has a few more LEDs than the smaller units, they don't cut it light wise. Not enough Leds at a high enough strength.

 

[Papadovak]

I was told it was. My zoos are doing fine so I guess it's good for now lol

 

[Reefing Madness]

Zoas don't need incredible lighting to just survive. To thrive, they need better, but yes, they will suffice hopefully for the interim until a new unit can be aquired.
Minimum requirement for LEDs is 1w per LED. Thats what I would advise, then we could discuss the spread.

 

[reefnewb1982]

Thanks for all the advice madness l very appreciated i checked out the links and i really liked thess do you think they are good for my tank ?
Arctic-T247 LED Aquarium Light_Aquarium LED_OCEANREVIVE LED

 

[reefnewb1982]

-bump-

 

[Reefing Madness]

Oh yea, thats a great LED unit!!

 

[reefnewb1982]

Cool i was concerned about the size of the light over a 48 inch tank that has the brace in the middle so 2 of those lights would be ok

 

[Reefing Madness]

Oh yea, more than pleny of light, and very good coloration. Gonna love it!!