Light questions

[SteveO83]

so Im not liking the color spectrum on the light that I am using over my 10g(reef radiance dm165p+, outdated now), and am thinking of a new light. What about 2 of the kessil 80’s since Im also going up to a 20 long within the next week or so? Would this be enough light for keeping corals as well?

 

[Crabs McJones]

so Im not liking the color spectrum on the light that I am using over my 10g(reef radiance dm165p+, outdated now), and am thinking of a new light. What about 2 of the kessil 80’s since Im also going up to a 20 long within the next week or so? Would this be enough light for keeping corals as well?

Depended on what corals your going to be keeping, a pair of A80's would work fine

 

[SteveO83]

Depended on what corals your going to be keeping, a pair of A80's would work fine

I dont want to have to worry about keeping anything I want. So want substantial lighting in case

 

[Crabs McJones]

I dont want to have to worry about keeping anything I want. So want substantial lighting in case

For a 20 long i'd opt for two A160's then, you'll be able to keep anything you want under them

 

[SteveO83]

For a 20 long i'd opt for two A160's then, you'll be able to keep anything you want under them

Ok. Ill check em out. Thanks

 

[SteveO83]

For a 20 long i'd opt for two A160's then, you'll be able to keep anything you want under them

What if I kept the dm165 and added the 2 80’s on the sides?

 

[Crabs McJones]

What if I kept the dm165 and added the 2 80’s on the sides?

I'm not familiar with the dm165 unfortunately.

 

[SteveO83]

I'm not familiar with the dm165 unfortunately.

165 watt black box. No longer made by reef radiance

 

[Crabs McJones]

165 watt black box. No longer made by reef radiance

A 165 watt black box over a 20 gallon can probably be ran on it's own. The kessils wouldnt be necessary. Those black boxes can hold their own

 

[SteveO83]

A 165 watt black box over a 20 gallon can probably be ran on it's own. The kessils wouldnt be necessary. Those black boxes can hold their own

Its just the color spectrum. In order for me to get the darker blue i have to turn down the white. So not sure how that will affect growth/health.

 

[Taundi]

Is it ok to turn lights off overnight?