Bump... no one?Recommendation for HyperReef on 10 gallon 12Dx12Hx17W tank? Mixed reef with a 2-3 inch sand bed.
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Bump... no one?Recommendation for HyperReef on 10 gallon 12Dx12Hx17W tank? Mixed reef with a 2-3 inch sand bed.
Go for the 30W or 50W for a 10g. 50 may be a bit overkill, but you can just turn it down.Bump... no one?
I'm using a 50w on my 10 gallon. Just make sure to run it low. I think I may have burned my coral at first.Go for the 30W or 50W for a 10g. 50 may be a bit overkill, but you can just turn it down.
I was looking and seems like the spectral controller x is USB and not 3.5mm.... how did you use this combo? Any pics?Ok, So I just ordered 2 of the 100W version along with a Kessil Spectral Controller X. I will be using these over my 40B. I should have the lights in a couple days and will get PAR readings by next weekend.
It actually has both. The USB is used to control the Kessil's, but it also has a 3.5mm for 0-10V control of other lights. I just plugged a 3.5mm cable into the jack on the Spectral Controller X and ran it to the Light. Then ran another between the lights. Each light has a 0-10V in and 0-10V out.I was looking and seems like the spectral controller x is USB and not 3.5mm.... how did you use this combo? Any pics?
Just got my 50W in today. It's going over a Waterbox 10, excited to get it up and running (putting stand together now).
With the 0-10V control you are able to dim each channel independently from 1-100%. That said, 1% is still far too bright to be used as moonlighting.Let us know how it goes / went!
I am considering the 50W for my Evo 13.5 vs. AI Prime's. The Hydros 4 should be able to handle the dimming via the 0-10, so saving $100 or so is interesting.
To those using the 0-10v port, can you customize the % however you wish or are you still restricted to presets?
This is kind of goes out to everyone who is looking for alternate lights - I started a thread where I'm comparing different lights over an EVO 13.5. Right here: Nano Light Battle Royale . I'm Comparing the stock light vs AI Prime vs Hipargo. After a month I'll switch some lights out for some others to compare growths with those.Let us know how it goes / went!
I am considering the 50W for my Evo 13.5 vs. AI Prime's. The Hydros 4 should be able to handle the dimming via the 0-10, so saving $100 or so is interesting.
Awesome, thanks for sharing your feedback.This is kind of goes out to everyone who is looking for alternate lights - I started a thread where I'm comparing different lights over an EVO 13.5. Right here: Nano Light Battle Royale . I'm Comparing the stock light vs AI Prime vs Hipargo. After a month I'll switch some lights out for some others to compare growths with those.
Regarding the 50W - I'm super impressed with it. Feels sturdy, the aluminum mounting arms are adjustable, and the way they have the color adjustments per channel makes it really easy to get the coloration you're looking for. I've got some pics over my WB10 build thread here: Waterbox 10 w/Nicrew 50 Watt
I am running dual 100W on my 40b. I only have the blues maxing @ 50% and whites @ 20%, so I think 2 x 50W would be plenty for your planned stocking. The only possible issues are more shadowing and less coverage. I always aim for overkill with my LED's, I can always turn them down, but adding more is a pain and more expensive.Anyone running dual 50's on a 40B? I have them on my 40 now and not sure if I undershot it. Softies and LPS. Only SPS I am interested in at this point is anacropora.
Agreed and thanks. I am early on here (4 months in) and all corals are in QT for another couple weeks. There is significant light falloff/shadow on the ends of the tank (what does not help this is that I had to set the lights in a little more towards center since I drilled the overflow on the right side of tank ).I am running dual 100W on my 40b. I only have the blues maxing @ 50% and whites @ 20%, so I think 2 x 50W would be plenty for your planned stocking. The only possible issues are more shadowing and less coverage. I always aim for overkill with my LED's, I can always turn them down, but adding more is a pain and more expensive.
What's the budget? If you're putting something for a frag tank, these black boxes will be fine over a frag tank:165W Full Spectrum LEDsWhat does everyone think I would need for a 20 long with SPS? I have 2 Aquaknight A029 over the tank now and they do great. I need a light for my frag tank so I was thinking about moving 1 off the 10 long and just getting new lights for the 20 long.
The frag/grow out tank is on a 10 gallon. I had a black box over my 20 long and hated that it had to be soo high up over the tank. It look horrible in my opinion. I just cant justify spending $500 on lights for a 20 long with zoas, LPS, and a couple of simple SPS.What's the budget? If you're putting something for a frag tank, these black boxes will be fine over a frag tank:165W Full Spectrum LEDs