Led lighting for a 120 gallon Reef tank

guitaris70 · Nov 23, 2016

I was wondering what LED's everyone suggests for a mainly LPS tank with some soft corals, the only SPS I have is an encrusting montipora and I don't plan on doing any SPS. I'm upgrading to a 120 gallon tank soon. I want the light to look good and obviously provide the corals with good growth. I was wondering if anyone suggests the orbit marine pro LED fixture?

MaiReef · Nov 23, 2016

2 x AquaticLife xs-uv 14". Versatile and will handle your needs

guitaris70 · Nov 23, 2016

MaiReef said:
2 x AquaticLife xs-uv 14". Versatile and will handle your needs

Are they designed to hang over the aquarium or something ?

MaiReef · Nov 23, 2016

Yes they can hang over. I built an aluminum rack for them.

mcarroll · Nov 23, 2016

guitaris70 said:
I was wondering what LED's everyone suggests for a mainly LPS tank with some soft corals, the only SPS I have is an encrusting montipora and I don't plan on doing any SPS. I'm upgrading to a 120 gallon tank soon. I want the light to look good and obviously provide the corals with good growth. I was wondering if anyone suggests the orbit marine pro LED fixture?

The Orbit Pro should be fine. You'd want a Dual kit.

Mounting them on their legs, on the tank rim would be fine?

guitaris70 · Nov 23, 2016

mcarroll said:
The Orbit Pro should be fine. You'd want a Dual kit.

Mounting them on their legs, on the tank rim would be fine?

Current USA Orbit Marine Pro LED 48" to 60" - Saltwater Aquarium Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WFDRPKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BLDnyb78X2F2B
That's what I was looking at, I would need 2?

dragon99 · Nov 23, 2016

Yes, two
http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_...D_Lighting-Current_USA-CU04115-FILTHO-vi.html

mcarroll · Nov 23, 2016

You could start with one lighting the front half of the tank, but you'll definitely need two to light the whole tank properly.

You might contact that dealer* or CurrentUSA directly and ask either one of them (or both) in detail about how you add another light later.

*@SaltwaterAq is a user (and I think sponspor) here on R2R, so call them or message them here.

mcarroll · Nov 23, 2016

Wow....$485 (on sale) including shipping for the 48" DUAL. Perfect.

schooncw · Nov 24, 2016

I am setting up a 120-softies, LPS-and I bought two of the new Current IC LED strips. Have not set up yet.

schooncw · Nov 24, 2016

http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_...quariums-Current_USA-CU04104-FILTFILD-vi.html

mcarroll · Nov 24, 2016

schooncw said:
I am setting up a 120-softies, LPS-and I bought two of the new Current IC LED strips. Have not set up yet.

Current sez one should do it for LPS and softies.

Two is the recommendation for SPS and clams.

Congrats on the upgrade!

Photos when you get them setup!!!!

mcarroll · Nov 24, 2016

What type of coral can the Orbit IC support?

schooncw · Nov 24, 2016

I know my LFS and I saw the Current rep in the store. My understanding/expectation/hope is that 2 x 48-60 should support LPS, certain clams and all softies. I will also have bubble corals, modern coral, etc.
I was impressed by the unit and the free pumps.

tutmatt3 · Feb 9, 2017

schooncw said:
I am setting up a 120-softies, LPS-and I bought two of the new Current IC LED strips. Have not set up yet.

Any updates?? I just got a 1x 48" ic for my 55gal 12 wide tank

schooncw · Feb 9, 2017

I am very impressed! Everything is doing well and tho not in the pic I am posting, all of my leathers, mushrooms and ritteri nem have been in for a week or so. The ritteri was on the bottom for a few days and no prob at all. I am going to try and place everything today and if so, will post another pic.