fish only current orbit marine?

marissas47 · Mar 2, 2016

Does anyone have pictures of a 1st gen current orbit marine over a 24" deep tank? It will be a fish only, I just want to make sure it will light up the tank enough

Bob O · Mar 2, 2016

I have the 1st gen current USA marine 24-36 inch setting directly behind my 36-48 inch current USA marine pro. Mine sit on the tank and as such are about 5 inches above the water. I find that the coverage from side to side is good but if tank is very deep from front to back then not such great coverage. This can be remedied by raising the lights (hang them) which won't hurt anything in a fish only but I have SPS corals so is an issue in my case. I really love the new Pro series and if you can or want to afford it, then it is IMO the best option. If you want more specifics feel free to ask.

dbl · Mar 2, 2016

Your wish is my command. This is a picture of the first day I put water in my 120g (48" x 24" x 24") tank. Lighting it is a first gen Current Orbit Marine about 6" above water line. Do not recall what setting it was on buy my guess is it was maxed out. I no longer have the light but at least it may give you an idea. I personally think it would be fine for a fish only. Heck, I grew a few softies with it before changing my lighting.