Hi guys, I'm looking for some lights that I can put up on my 300 dd. I already have a set of 72" orbit marine pro strips but it definitely is not enough. Not really looking to spend a fortune here. Let me know what you guys have. Thanks
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Need lights for 300 dd
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mcarroll
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Not arguing, but how do you figure it's not enough and how do you have them mounted?
If you don't have a lux meter (or some kind of light meter) I can tell you to stop trusting your eyeballs right now. It's brighter (to the corals) than it looks. Espeicially if you've had halide or T5 before as they tend to bash the whole room with light, not just the tank.
If you have no meter, start with a free lux meter app for your smart phone. "galactica luxmeter" for IOS is one example, but there are many.
Use that to see where you stand right now with the light you have. Post your results.
For later, a $15 handheld lux meter such as the "LX-1010B" that I use is a better light meter and safer to use around saltwater.
I will say that a third 72" strip, or even a second pair, might not be a bad idea for front-to-back coverage. You're still ahead of the game $-wise compared with covering all that square footage with spotlights, FYI.
I'd really try to get things started with the two lights you have and add if needed.
If the light meter proves them to be "not enogh" then I'd "force them" up to the front two-thirds of the tank and leave the back third dark for now. I.e. just light the front 24" of tank with the pair you have. (The pair is only rated for 24" of tank, I think. Definitely borderline for a 36" wide tank, but that might be just fine.)
2 300w chinese or the 30 or 32in SBreeflights. its all about the buget.
aquaman30k
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I have 3 Lumen Max Elite reflectors and Galaxy 400w ballasts.
