Lights?

[Ro Bow]

how many of these lights would i need for a 125g mixed reef 6 ft aquarium?

 

[Ro Bow]

Also would 3 be ok for these lights?

 

[Uncle99]

Those look good to me.
I Use one on each end of my 180g, all BB configs are about the same, running four years now, will grow anything.

 

[Ro Bow]

which, the first or second? Also how many for a 125g?

 

[Ro Bow]

Those look good to me.
I Use one on each end of my 180g, all BB configs are about the same, running four years now, will grow anything.

Would 3 wattshines be ok for the 6ft long 125g?

 

[Uncle99]

Not the first one, its only 30watts in comparison to the second at 180watts.

Three run at 50% maybe 14” from the surface. 3 gives a better “colour” mixing in this light type.
Two run at 100% maybe 20-24” off surface.

They push a ton of PAR, (and cab fry stuff) start at 20% and then move upwards semi-monthly, fined where the colour looks good to you and stop.

Try to never adjust height after setting.

 

[Ro Bow]

so 2 is fine for the 6 foot long tank? Sorry, im just suprised. Would it grow sps? Run at 100% what color, white,blue?

 

[Ro Bow]

Not the first one, its only 30watts in comparison to the second at 180watts.

Three run at 50% maybe 14” from the surface.
Two run at 100% maybe 20-24” off surface.

They push a ton of PAR, (and cab fry stuff) start at 20% and then move upwards semi-monthly, fined where the colour looks good to you and stop.

Try to never adjust height after setting.

also do they have a mount

 

[mdb_talon]

how many of these lights would i need for a 125g mixed reef 6 ft aquarium?

Just based off the specs I can see I would say a lot.

I would look more along the lines of 2 of something like this:

 

[Ro Bow]

Just based off the specs I can see I would say a lot.

I would look more along the lines of 2 of something like this:

so 2 would grow sps and lps? I woud keep sps at the top. Also does it have a mount besides hanging? It will be in my living room where the ceiling is high.

 

[Uncle99]

I use the Visparspectra 165watt, it comes with hanging kit, hangs from the ceiling.

if your looking for hang on type, look at Nicrew Hypereef 150, the arm is separate I think.

Very simple light, needs a simple on/off timer and has 6 settings of intensity for blue and whites.

In the above pics, that light is in the middle.

 

[lpsouth1978]

Just based off the specs I can see I would say a lot.

I would look more along the lines of 2 of something like this:

I would absolutely NOT recommend that light. It uses 60 degree lenses and will spotlight each color on its own. This will both cook your inhabitants and cause some serious disco ball effect. I would get something with 120 degree lenses if possible. Look at the Viparspectra lights if you are going with this style.

I use the Visparspectra 165watt, it comes with hanging kit, hangs from the ceiling.

if your looking for hang on type, look at Nicrew Hypereef 150, the arm is separate I think.

Very simple light, needs a simple on/off timer and has 6 settings of intensity for blue and whites.

In the above pics, that light is in the middle.

The Nicrew Hyper Reef 150 would be great, but it also does not have a tank mount. You would want the Hyper Reef 100. I would get 4 for a 6ft tank.

 

[Ro Bow]

would 3 nicrew 150w be ok?

 

[lpsouth1978]

would 3 nicrew 150w be ok?

I would think so.

 

[Ro Bow]

ok. so it could grow sps?

 

[Uncle99]

ok. so it could grow sps?

Easily. I do, clams, Nems, SPS, Acros......

 

[Ro Bow]

cool! Thanks so much for your help. One last thing, could a newely established tank have clams?

 

[lpsouth1978]

ok. so it could grow sps?

It should. I have the 100W version over my 40b and have a mixed reef. Unfortunately, I only added SPS 2 weeks ago, so it is still too early to know how they will do. My Cyphastreas, however, were encrusting onto the frag rack after only 2 weeks.

 

[TCoach]

how many of these lights would i need for a 125g mixed reef 6 ft aquarium?

These are for Nano tanks. To small for a 125

 

[lpsouth1978]

cool! Thanks so much for your help. One last thing, could a newely established tank have clams?

No. You need a WELL established tank before attempting a clam. They are VERY sensitive and do not do well in new tanks.