New Current USA Orbit R24 LEDs

[Aparker2005]

No offense but with the third light over the center brace that shadow would drive me nuts. Is it that noticeable in person? Also, for a softie tank do you think two lights would be adequate?

No offense taken. I absolutely hate that brace! It's somewhat noticeable in person but the photo definitely makes it seem worse than it is. I wish we could just remove it but I know I can't.

The 2 lights for a softie I do think would be enough. We only have 2 on our 40 and the zoas have taken off like crazy

 

[JayD976]

How wide is the frame including the lid lip on the marineland? Aqueon’s are about 1.25”

 

[Aparker2005]

It's around an inch and a half or maybe a hair more. I had to really push the brackets down and pull off the orange rubber to get them on.

 

[JayD976]

Weird as it says for 1” max frames

 

[Aparker2005]

Weird as it says for 1” max frames

Crap I'm wrong. Just remeasured and it's around 3/4 of an inch. My bad. For some reason I thought it was thicker. My aqueon is definitely less wide, but they still work. I'd recommend putting something thin between the glass and the mount, or having a plastic frame on the back. Seems to secure it just enough to not worry.

 

[JayD976]

 

[JayD976]

Crap I'm wrong. Just remeasured and it's around 3/4 of an inch. My bad. For some reason I thought it was thicker. My aqueon is definitely less wide, but they still work. I'd recommend putting something thin between the glass and the mount, or having a plastic frame on the back. Seems to secure it just enough to not worry.

Ok it won’t work on my tank then with the lip for a lid it’s about 1.25”

 

[Aparker2005]

Ok it won’t work on my tank then with the lip for a kid it’s about 1.25”

May need to try the stand mount.

 

[legionofdoon]

I have the tank mount. They fit fine on my Marineland 75, but the Aqueon 40b we have, they are just ever so slightly loose. Tightened all the way down, they're not going anywhere, but it's not a 100% snug fit on that tank.

I got the 2 light setup on our 40 now.

Have both tanks moved down to 65% blues, 30% whites for daylight.

I asked current if their presented par levels were with every channel at 100%, or lower, and what they recommend for the tanks.

I'll report back what they say.

That's weird I have them on an Aqueon 40 breeder and they fit fine.

 

[legionofdoon]

Here are some pictures of my tank with these lights I'm expecting a third to arrive tomorrow.

 

[nicholas2010e]

Here are some pictures of my tank with these lights I'm expecting a third to arrive tomorrow.

What are your settings?

 

[legionofdoon]

What are your settings?

I just changed it to 100 percent everything but white at 50.

 

[LadyMac]

These look nice! I have the full LOOP system and knowing I can just pull my orbits and put this up on my tank is a huge plus. I adore their customer service. Always responsive to any questions. The price is great too. When I get mine I’ll be sure to do a follow up here and share pics. Finally I’ll be able to get a BTA!

 

[legionofdoon]

Just put up the third one over my 40 breeder. Huge pain in the butt mounting it because of my Synergy overflow and the wall behind it is an exterior way so had to use the stand mount and tapcons. Once mounted easy as hell to hook up to the loop. Also I checked again on my settings and it's 100% everything but white which is at 69%

 

[legionofdoon]

Here are some pictures after installing the third. I just need to patch some holes lol.

 

[LadyMac]

That’s lovely!

 

[JayD976]

Just ordered mine can’t wait.

 

[JayD976]

Got my lights today. Time to get them hooked up

 

[LadyMac]

So, I’m running the orbit marine dual on my tank. I’ll be replacing them with this light fixture. Can anyone give me their color schedule for the new one? I’m sure it’s not the same as the other.

currently this is my settings.
Only corals for now are my palythoas, a frammer (who’s trying to be convinced to be a host for the clowns) two rock flower nems and a very unhappy Goni. I’m sure they will all need an acclimation to the brighter lights?

 

[JayD976]

And I improvised on the rig lol didn’t need the stand mounts lol. I removed the lid on the canopy and mounted them to the frame.