3ft Tank Lighting 2022

[hockey9248]

What are the best options for lighting a 3ft tank? A lot of the lights on the market seem to be made for a 2ftx2ft area or a 2ftx4ft area, but I was wondering what lighting would fill the gap between these sizes. I would prefer to stay towards LEDs but I am interested in all the possibilities. Thanks

 

[Rhino]

How wide and tall is the tank, length is not the only dimension to consider when selecting lights. An additional consideration when choosing lights is what type of corals you plan to keep as well.

 

[Jekyl]

T5, 2 kessil 360, kessil ap9x

 

[hockey9248]

How wide and tall is the tank, length is not the only dimension to consider when selecting lights. An additional consideration when choosing lights is what type of corals you plan to keep as well.

24 inches wide and 18 inches deep. It would be nice to have room to grow into SPS but I would be focusing mostly on softies and LPS rn.

 

[hockey9248]

T5, 2 kessil 360, kessil ap9x

Have you seen a 360 or ap9x next to an AI prime? How do the spectrum aesthetics compare? I would like to shoot for a more purple appearance if possible.

 

[Rhino]

Have you seen a 360 or ap9x next to an AI prime? How do the spectrum aesthetics compare? I would like to shoot for a more purple appearance if possible.

I believe the Maxspect Razor line leans toward the purple spectrum and gets good reviews on here.

 

[hockey9248]

I believe the Maxspect Razor line leans toward the purple spectrum and gets good reviews on here.

Are those more efficient than black boxes? I've dismissed those in the past since the unit I would need is rated as 200W but I currently run two 165w black boxes.

 

[Jekyl]

Are those more efficient than black boxes? I've dismissed those in the past since the unit I would need is rated as 200W but I currently run two 165w black boxes.

Black boxes are capable of putting out 700+ par. It would take high end LED to accomplish that. Kessil 500, ai hydras

 

[Rhino]

Are those more efficient than black boxes? I've dismissed those in the past since the unit I would need is rated as 200W but I currently run two 165w black boxes.

unknown about the efficiency, but quality will be ahead.

 

[hockey9248]

Black boxes are capable of putting out 700+ par. It would take high end LED to accomplish that. Kessil 500, ai hydra

Are razors typically not used for SPS?

 

[hockey9248]

unknown about the efficiency, but quality will be ahead.

Have you heard about people keeping SPS under Razors?

 

[oreo54]

but I currently run two 165w black boxes.

Which in reality and both channels on full is about 220 real watts total.
Dimming the white channel..a lot less.

 

[sfin52]

@hockey9248
These 35 inches

OR3 Reef Aquarium LED Bar •Orphek

Orphek OR3 Reef Aquarium LED Bar, OR3 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 for Coral Pop Fluorescent Color Growth and Illumination – 5Watt Dual Chip LEDs

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[Jekyl]

Are razors typically not used for SPS?

No clue

 

[Rhino]

Have you heard about people keeping SPS under Razors?

They are capable, quick search will show results. Albeit they may not be the best choice, however they would check the box of a light capable of a more purple tint. At least that’s how they have always appeared to my eye.

 

[JNalley]

GHL Mitras 7206 is rated for 36" x 24" x 30" (LxWxH).

Any of the single puck lights like AI Primes, Radion XR15, Maxspect Jump can be purchased in multiples to get the coverage you want.

 

[dedragon]

orphek icon or 2 radions would also work. Reefi unos are nice as well

Orphek Atlantik iCon LED Lighting for Coral Growth & Color pop

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Radion XR15 G5 PRO LED Light Fixture

Why does BRS recommend the Ecotech Marine Radion? Quite simply, Ecotech Marine Radions are the LED’s we most often choose to light our own tanks. With the chance to use just about any light we want, there are probably more Radions in use around BRS than any other LED fixture. Through years of...

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[rtparty]

One Neptune Sky and you're done. 2 XR15 will also work but the 24" front to back will be tough.

If you want some real fun, a Reef Brite halide hybrid. Best light available IMO.

 

[oreo54]

They are capable, quick search will show results. Albeit they may not be the best choice, however they would check the box of a light capable of a more purple tint. At least that’s how they have always appeared to my eye.

 

[Lavey29]

My tank is 3' wide and I use 2 XR15 pro lights. I really like the mobius app and sleek look.