Lighting recommendations based on height

[Dizzle26]

Hello there everyone. Its been a while since I've been on but I have a question. What's a good light that can be mounted closer than 8" from water surface. I have 2 Current USA IC pros now but I would like to start putting corals in the tank and I've read that those lights don't have the par to grow corals. Is that true? Do I need to upgrade?

Tank is 24"L x 15"W x 13"H. Water level is about 1" from top of tank.

Thanks for the help

 

[Larry isaak]

I would go for the new Aqua illumination blade 1 should be all you need for that Size tank. It’s the best bang for buck in my opinion.

 

[oreo54]

Hello there everyone. Its been a while since I've been on but I have a question. What's a good light that can be mounted closer than 8" from water surface. I have 2 Current USA IC pros now but I would like to start putting corals in the tank and I've read that those lights don't have the par to grow corals. Is that true? Do I need to upgrade?

Tank is 24"L x 15"W x 13"H. Water level is about 1" from top of tank.

Thanks for the help

First which model?

Do you run them on full or not?

So you have a shallow 20gal tank.

Any light with wide lenses/reflectors will do. 120 degrees is common.

I don't see IC Pros for 24" tanks.

Found it..

Orbit Marine IC PRO Dual LED Light Fixture - with LOOP Control

The Orbit Marine IC PRO produces a vibrant, full color spectrum using dual LED fixtures, delivering up to twice the amount of light. Now with wireless smartphone LOOP control, it’s easier than ever to program and control your LED lights, create waves and control the flow – all with a simple...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

So one "set" Now 42 or 54 Watts?
18-24, 24-36?

PAR is at least 100 at the bed....on 100%
Per manuf and a guesstimate.

 

[Dizzle26]

I would go for the new Aqua illumination blade 1 should be all you need for that Size tank. It’s the best bang for buck in my opinion.

I looked at those. I didn't think those were enough. I'll have to look at them again.

 

[afrokobe]

I have a similar sized tank and I run two quanta pro bars. Mine are about 12 inches up and honestly still a ton of light.

 

[Dizzle26]

First which model?

Do you run them on full or not?

So you have a shallow 20gal tank.

Any light with wide lenses/reflectors will do. 120 degrees is common.

I don't see IC Pros for 24" tanks.

Found it..

Orbit Marine IC PRO Dual LED Light Fixture - with LOOP Control

The Orbit Marine IC PRO produces a vibrant, full color spectrum using dual LED fixtures, delivering up to twice the amount of light. Now with wireless smartphone LOOP control, it’s easier than ever to program and control your LED lights, create waves and control the flow – all with a simple...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

So one "set" Now 42 or 54 Watts?
18-24, 24-36?

The light model? Dual Current USA IC pro 24".

They don't have an option to lower the intensity. You can adjust the light spectrum/color but not intensity. That was one of the reasons I was looking to upgrade.

It's a shallow tank. The sand bed is about 1" thick which gives a water column of about 11" or so.

 

[Dizzle26]

I have a similar sized tank and I run two quanta pro bars. Mine are about 12 inches up and honestly still a ton of light.

12 inches is too high. My tank sits under my TV so I don't have too much space.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello there everyone. Its been a while since I've been on but I have a question. What's a good light that can be mounted closer than 8" from water surface. I have 2 Current USA IC pros now but I would like to start putting corals in the tank and I've read that those lights don't have the par to grow corals. Is that true? Do I need to upgrade?

Tank is 24"L x 15"W x 13"H. Water level is about 1" from top of tank.

Thanks for the help

two Orphek OR3-60 light bars (one sky blue and One blue plus)

1-2 Ai Prime hd or Hydra 26 hd

two @noopsyche K7 pro V3

 

[Larry isaak]

I looked at those. I didn't think those were enough. I'll have to look at them again.

If you get the 24 inch that 40w that should be plenty for softy and lps if you get two that’s plenty light for sps.

 

[oreo54]

The light model? Dual Current USA IC pro 24".

They don't have an option to lower the intensity. You can adjust the light spectrum/color but not intensity. That was one of the reasons I was looking to upgrade.

It's a shallow tank. The sand bed is about 1" thick which gives a water column of about 11" or so.

Huh?
That doesn't sound like Current.

To Program DAYLIGHT
Press DAYLIGHT key on wireless remote and “L1” will display on the LOOP®
IC Controller screen. Use the RGBW keys to change the % intensity. Once the
desired color spectrum is achieved, Press and hold the DAYLIGHT key for
5 seconds. The LOOP® IC Controller will display .......

From Orbit marine ic pro manual.

It's your light but what you said is REALLY unexpected.
Major design flaw.

 

[Dizzle26]

Huh?
That doesn't sound like Current.

From Orbit marine ic pro manual.

It's your light but what you said is REALLY unexpected.
Major design flaw.

this is what I get on the app when I open the lighting programming options

 

[oreo54]

this is what I get on the app when I open the lighting programming options

Well you are limited to 3 data points besides night/ moon.

Sunrise ....daylight... sunset
In daylight just set all colors to say 50%.
Equal to 50% global dimming ..

I'm not seeing your issue ..

 

[Dizzle26]

Well you are limited to 3 data points besides night/ moon.

Sunrise ....daylight... sunset
In daylight just set all colors to say 50%.
Equal to 50% global dimming ..

I'm not seeing your issue ..

The only issue I have is I'm just wondering if these lights are enough for corals. The lights are good for the fish that I have now.

To be honest I just got the upgrade bug so I figured I'd ask around.

 

[oreo54]

To be honest I just got the upgrade bug so I figured I'd ask around.

Yea I was feeling that...

What you can or can't grow is dependent on species demand.
At 100 par (estimate) at the substrate and much more higher well others can advise you what you can grow.

 

[Dizzle26]

Yea I was feeling that...

What you can or can't grow is dependent on species demand.
At 100 par (estimate) at the substrate and much more higher well others can advise you what you can grow.

I'm looking to have mainly softies and sps. These lights should be enough to handle that but like I said...new stuff is nice

 

[Fish Styx]

For that size tank, you'll get the most bang for your buck with a NooPsyche K7 mini. It will handle your par needs with ease. @Zach B is the North American distributor for them and can answer any questions you have.