Its been 5 yrs, but Im back.

Ryno317 · Sep 5, 2019

Hi All,

Not necessarily new to reefing, but its been awhile and things have come along way.

Im repeating history, I started out with a 36 Bow with a hob overflow down to a diy 10g sump. Eventually moved up to an Oceanic 110 for few years til I took a break. Now Im back with a 36 Bow again, no sump this time, just running 2 Aquaclear hobs.

My question is lighting. Im using some 2 point of sale clip on blue/white leds that i got in a bargain buy from someone else getting out. Good for now, but the one is dying.(think it got dunked once) So I have a lead on a great deal for a full spec dimmable black box. Is one good enough to cover my tank, it's only 30" wide or do I need 2 to cover it?

Bob Weigant · Sep 5, 2019

Not sure on the black box as I’ve never used them. Welcome back

COreef8 · Sep 5, 2019

Same story here, unfamiliar with the black box but welcome to R2R and welcome back to the hobby!

vetteguy53081 · Sep 5, 2019

Peace River · Sep 5, 2019

Welcome to R2R and welcome back to the hobby! Others will jump in soon with answers to your lighting questions - we're glad you're here!

Retro Reefer · Sep 5, 2019

A_game43 · Sep 5, 2019

Ryno317 Welcome Back!

dbl · Sep 5, 2019

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family and welcome back to the hobby.

BeejReef · Sep 5, 2019

Welcome

Check out the aquarium lighting section for all u coild ever want to know. If mounted highish, cinventional wisdom says athat 150 w light woild prob work for mixed reef, but I'm no expert.

Auquanut · Sep 5, 2019

Welcome! I run 4 black boxes over my 125. I personally would go with 2 for better coverage depending on what corals you want to keep. One should be fine for most softies and LPS. Glad to have you with us!

Redfoxtang · Sep 5, 2019

Welcome back!!! I used to use Ocean Revives on my 125 and grew SPS with no problems!! I’m guessing those are considered black box because of the price tag for LEDs. Suckers are pretty bright as well!!!

ScottR · Sep 5, 2019

Welcome back! There are some good black boxes out there that many swear by. I’ve seen them on some tanks loaded with SPS. So if you get the proper one and the proper size, nothing wrong there.