Light help/id

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

Hey guys I recently inherited a tank from a friend who moved on to a bigger and better set up and was wondering if anyone recognized the light he gave me?
And if so, do you know if it would be able to grow any corals or would I need to upgrade first? Mostly interested in zoa gardens/ and brain coral

BayouReefer · Oct 1, 2019

Not sure what they are but I would set them up over your table turn them on make sure they work first then get a par meter measure the par from under water at 6” depth if you don’t get 300 or better you won’t be able to grow coral in a tank that it 18” deep.

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

BayouReefer said:
Not sure what they are but I would set them up over your table turn them on make sure they work first then get a par meter measure the par from under water at 6” depth if you don’t get 300 or better you won’t be able to grow coral in a tank that it 18” deep.

how can i measure the par? I know they work fine with both the white and blue light on them I've used them as just basic lights for my tank while ive been stocking the fish since i just started the tank ~1.5 months ago

BayouReefer · Oct 1, 2019

They make par meters Apogee is a manufacturer of a good one just need to find someone close to you at possibly rent it from them. Expensive to purchase.

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

BayouReefer said:
They make par meters Apogee is a manufacturer of a good one just need to find someone close to you at possibly rent it from them. Expensive to purchase.

ah okay thanks I'll ask around and see if anyone has one if someone on here doesn't recognize these

moz71 · Oct 1, 2019

I have that set. They will grow zoos and brain. It sps though. Actually like all the setti g on this light

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

moz71 said:
I have that set. They will grow zoos and brain. It sps though. Actually like all the setti g on this light

what brand and stuff is it? I have no idea how to set it up aside from just turning it on and changing the brightness with the buttons

vetteguy53081 · Oct 1, 2019

Upgrade. Current is a mid level light and sufficient for bread and butter coral. Even a couple of Orphek bars will offer better results

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
Upgrade. Current is a mid level light and sufficient for bread and butter coral. Even a couple of Orphek bars will offer better results

do you have any recommendations/links that wont break the bank? I dont have any really difficult coral i wanna grow but even if its softies and stuff i want better than "bare minimum"

moz71 · Oct 1, 2019

SighKenny said:
what brand and stuff is it? I have no idea how to set it up aside from just turning it on and changing the brightness with the buttons

Current USA Orbit Marine. Search it and can look at reviews and find manual on sites. Like I said good for lessor demand corals but will want something more as you get more corals. This actually works perfect on my QT tank for corals

vetteguy53081 · Oct 1, 2019

Ai prime or Kessil A350/360 ..... Best money spent.
Used prime about $150 and Kessil $175-$200

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

moz71 said:
Current USA Orbit Marine. Search it and can look at reviews and find manual on sites. Like I said good for lessor demand corals but will want something more as you get more corals. This actually works perfect on my QT tank for corals

thank you so much!

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
Ai prime or Kessil A350/360 ..... Best money spent.
Used prime about $150 and Kessil $175-$200

I have a 75 gallon tank if i was to order those would i need to get one or two lights

resortez · Oct 1, 2019

The brand is Current. They are good light fixtures & it looks like you have their top end model. I know of a guy that has been able to keep & grow soft coral like rhodactis mushrooms & zoas, along with some seriatopora & an enchinopora. I will say the guy doesn’t slack on maintenance, with good husbandry skills & equipment, you can have a great looking tank. Happy reefing.

SighKenny · Oct 1, 2019

resortez said:
The brand is Current. They are good light fixtures & it looks like you have their top end model. I know of a guy that has been able to keep & grow soft coral like rhodactis mushrooms & zoas, along with some seriatopora & an enchinopora. I will say the guy doesn’t slack on maintenance, with good husbandry skills & equipment, you can have a great looking tank. Happy reefing.

Awesome that makes me feel a lot better about getting some of the hardier beginner coral i wanted