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I have three of these lights is that enough for SPS coral does anybody know about these lights?
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what do you think about these lights? Aqua illumination hydra 32 led reef light
Ok so here’s the problem.
Your tank is 48” long but only 13” wide
So to get more coverage out of a light, you have to increase the height. But this will cause tons of overspill because they tank is narrow.
You need a light mounted close to the surface
The viparspectra is a big light with a lot of power. If you mount it close it will cover the middle portion of the tank but won’t have the space needed to get to the ends. If you raise it higher, it’s going to be throwing light all over the floor. You would still need two of them and mount them close.
I would say the 2 noopsyche would be a better fit and they come with the mounting hardware
Your tank is 48” long but only 13” wide
So to get more coverage out of a light, you have to increase the height. But this will cause tons of overspill because they tank is narrow.
You need a light mounted close to the surface
The viparspectra is a big light with a lot of power. If you mount it close it will cover the middle portion of the tank but won’t have the space needed to get to the ends. If you raise it higher, it’s going to be throwing light all over the floor. You would still need two of them and mount them close.
I would say the 2 noopsyche would be a better fit and they come with the mounting hardware
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last one what do you think about? Ai prime 16HD reef lights
I have one on a 15g tank. Many many people have these and love them. I’m really not impressed and wish I got the noopsyche pro instead.
With aI prime you would need 3, maybe 4 for a 48” tank
my prime is not that old and the fan is buzzing and the led diode gets too warm and the cheap plastic lens melts and drips. I think it’s junk and overpriced
How much do you want to spend ?
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250$
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200 300$
Ok 48” is a long tank to light for sps on a budget of 200-300 but I know a solution that will work very well
This is @JoJosReef tank - a very very nice tank that’s about 36” and he uses 3 noopsyche k7 minis
Your tank would need 4
Noopsyche K7 Mini 60W APP wifi control
Noo-Psyche K7 Mini is an Brand New Marine Aquarium coral light with Smart App WiFi Control. Category: Pet light for aquarium reef illumination Size: Φ116*55 mm Weight: 0.35 Kg Power: 60 W Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A Warranty: one year
noopsychereeflight.com
This would come to $335. A little over budget but close. This would be the cheapest option I feel comfortable recommending. Plus you could always start with 3 and add the 4th later on
Here is a link, they are $84 each and they come with the mounting arm
Noopsyche K7 Mini 60W APP wifi control
Noo-Psyche K7 Mini is an Brand New Marine Aquarium coral light with Smart App WiFi Control. Category: Pet light for aquarium reef illumination Size: Φ116*55 mm Weight: 0.35 Kg Power: 60 W Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A Warranty: one year
noopsychereeflight.com
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NooPsyche K7 PRO III kit with arm bracket
NP K7 PRO III v3 Aquarium LED Coral Light. Better spectrum out / Excellent Growth / Feed Almost all the of the SPS/LPS coral in one reef tank isn't a dream especially red coral / Natural perfect mixing and Shimmer / Superior Color Mixing / The best mixing spectrum technology / Affordable price...
This comes with the tank mount bracket, looks to be about 8-10”
how many of these do I need for 55 gallon tank?
They also have frequent giveaways for these lights here on R2R. I will be lighting my 48" upgrade with 4 minis till I get around to a photon or 3 K7 pros.
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Since getting them, I would say the AI Blades are amazing for overall growth. They also keep the colouration of the corals and don’t make them look brown whilst keeping a white balance. They also don’t seem to over spill on a tank.
His budget is about 300$. How much is the lighting cost over your tank?Since getting them, I would say the AI Blades are amazing for overall growth. They also keep the colouration of the corals and don’t make them look brown whilst keeping a white balance. They also don’t seem to over spill on a tank.
He would need at least two blades, and you have two blades + 2 other fixtures in between them.
It’s a good light suggestion but not within reason given the budget
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If I’m honest, they’d only need 1 of the lights - The glow brings out more colours but the grow has the colours which the LFS have.His budget is about 300$. How much is the lighting cost over your tank?
He would need at least two blades, and you have two blades + 2 other fixtures in between them.
It’s a good light suggestion but not within reason given the budget
I could get away with not using the Radions but I keep them there because it’s pointless having the Radion hanging bar and not using the Radions.
Just seen the budget goes to 300, they’re nice lights but they’re certainly not the cheapest. Best place to find any light under 300 that will grow SPS is second hand.
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The AI lights are the easiest to set up in my opinion. The next time I get lights I am going to try to go for the ORPHEK Atlantic lights. I have two older radions right now and that company has really changed in the last five years and I am getting away from them.
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