current orbit marine pro

[Duke4Life]

That was the pro model.

Yes sir.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

T5 is 2 each of the following: 10k and acentic blue. I want to say 1800+, was suggested I go to 20k bulbs. I thought it was the meter at 1st, that's why I asked him to measure under my t5s.

Kentucky's pretty small right? can you pop over to Jets?:D

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Yes sir.

Man. The listed specs are just RUDE.:mad:

 

[Duke4Life]

Man. The listed specs are just RUDE.:mad:

Uh huh, after doing the par reading it made me wish a protein skimmer was number 1 on Santa's list hahaha.

 

[TNT32D]

I have a orbit marine pro I am experimenting with and it is brighter than a AquaTop Saltwater LED which kept softies ok. I thought shrooms expand when under lite and look great all large and puffed up?

 

[jetmaker]

I have a orbit marine pro I am experimenting with and it is brighter than a AquaTop Saltwater LED which kept softies ok. I thought shrooms expand when under lite and look great all large and puffed up?

I hope it goes well didn't want to spend more.

 

[jetmaker]

Guess I could always run the t 5s with it.

 

[jmags080307]

i have the 48" orbit marine pro and my corals have been doing great and i have a deep tank (25"). my lights hit a max of 60% blues and 70% whites and i have no complaints. i have a duncan 15" down and it's gone from 2 heads to 6 heads in about 3 months. my zoas are doing great at varying depths (14" to 18"). i have a jason fox jack o lantern and the sand and he's over growing a 1.5" frag disc. i bought a blue/green shroom that was 1/2" and now it's probably close to 3". growth has been good. i have nothing to compare it to since it's my first light though:)

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Guess I could always run the t 5s with it.

yea probably have to..
Keep an eye out for a used orbit, if you have room for a second. Ebay or local reef boards. (people seem to get rid of them. hmmm wonder why.)
Its probably a third of the light of the 2 MH.

 

[TNT32D]

A second one might be better due to more importantly coverage. I have to do the something with Kessil's as well.

 

[mcarroll]

this is the data sheet.
In advertising theory is close. But Duke and reefwiser's test say different.
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Orbit_Marine_Light_Specifications.pdf

One of those readings below 12 inches had a zero. There wouldn't be zero lighting at 12 inches so that was a bogus measurement.

@jetmaker I think you're going to want two Pro models for a 75. Hanging them or putting them on their feet?

I'd believe Current's recommendation but I think it is a bit meager for your situation, and dependent on the fixture resting on its legs vs being suspended.

As was mentioned, your old lights were significantly brighter - corals probably won't be happy with a big drop in lighting. Seems they handle an increase in lighting better than a decrease in lighting.

 

[jetmaker]

Thanks for all the reply's I may suspend it some.

 

[Hal 9000]

I ran the non pro 36" version x2 for a year when my tank was at my office. Grew lps great and had decent growth from my monti. You should be good down to about 18". Since I moved the tank home I don't use them any more. PM me if you feel you need another fixture.