Ideas

[RELLIK-REEF]

Hello, I recently purchased a current marine ic pro with loop 72" system.
My tank is 72x24x24, the light is sitting 4 inches above the water.
I'm only looking to grow some Duncans, War Coral, Cyphastrea, maybe some Digi Monti some Dendros then lots of GSP and Anthelia and a few Toadstools.
Tank has been up for 6 years but just did a big overhaul do to a large vemetid snail outbreak. I tried to defeat them but it just got overwhelming.
Vlamingii tang
Scopas tang
Sailfin tang
Hippo tang
Banded butterfly
3 Damsels
Pistol shrimp and goby pair
Large clean up crew.
2 Really nice large conch snails

Anyhow I'm looking to see if anyone knows if these lights will be sufficient for what I'm trying to grow.
This is a trial because we are starting a new 600 gallon plywood build shortly that will be 34 inches deep but I am looking at paving 4v of these lights on this new tank.
Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[T-J]

Here's the specs from the manufacturer's website. Usually they overstate their specs, FYI.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Thank you, yes I have this chart too. Trying to see if anyone has experience with how these actually do at this depth.

 

[oreo54]

Manuf lists par as about 70 at 24"
There us a big difference between 24 and 36".

I suspect few run small emitter lights over such a large tank unless a massive panel.
3rd party info will be hard to come by.
Rent a par meter from brs and get some " real you " measurements since you have a light.

Even dry test at 36"
Manuf PAR is the sweet spot so will vary considerably f/b l/r.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

Yeah that's my next test. I just looked into the meter. Thank you.

 

[nereefpat]

Looks like the Current Orbit 72" model uses 63 watts at max usage. That's really weak stuff. There are much better options. They aren't even *that cheap. 3 black boxes, for example would be a much better option, if you're wanting corals.