Current USA Orbit IC Loop: one strip enough for growing easy corals?

[Steven777]

I have one strip of the IC Loop version, but there's Pro version which includes 2 strips. My tank is 20" deep (75gal). Should I return it and get the Pro ?

Thanksss.

 

[fuelman]

i had one on my 40 breeder i got par readings of 90 in the center at 8" from the surface & 70 at the sides of the tank. at the bottom about 15" from the surface i was at 50 par in the center & 20-30 par at the sides of the tank. not sure where it would be at the bottom of a 75 gallon. hope this helps you decide

 

[Steven777]

i had one on my 40 breeder i got par readings of 90 in the center at 8" from the surface & 70 at the sides of the tank. at the bottom about 15" from the surface i was at 50 par in the center & 20-30 par at the sides of the tank. not sure where it would be at the bottom of a 75 gallon. hope this helps you decide

Thank you. So are those Par numbers good? Honestly I forgot what range is good though

 

[fuelman]

I think in a 75 gallon tank it's probably not gonna be enough light even for Softy Coral's in the bottom half of the tank but I'm far from a expert on this. I upgraded mine for a 16" deep tank for lps Coral's hopefully someone with more experience in par range for the type of Coral's will chime in.

 

[Lorenzo Angotti]

Hi, I’ve got the Orbit IC dual loopl pro and hub if you need to make your mind up click on this link and it will tell you all you need to know about the par and what corals you can grow. Hope this helps

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