Orbit IC Loop light and pumps

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Does anybody use these and could give me a review of them? Perhaps pictures of your tank with them on? I'm thinking about buying one for my 20 gallon but I want to see how they look. Thanks!
 
I just got the 18inch about two weeks ago. Also got the smallest powerhead.

Im very new to reefing so take my input lightly. So far I like it. At first it seemed that my stock light was brighter (fluval evo) but I think overall the tank looks better under the Current. So far all corals except my zoas seem to be doing well.

I really like having an easy remote/timer set up. Prior to that I was turning on and off manually and wasnt always consistent.

The weather effects are cool but doubt ill use them often.

The powerhead is better than what I had before. It was a small Fluval. I like the different pulse patterns and adjustable intensity.

Obviously there are better lights. But so far this is working for me. I really wanted to try and keep my lid on and this seemed to be the best option. And since its the Loop I may add another.
 
Heres a pic with I think the moonlight button pressed.

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I have both on my 10 gallon. I love the pumps and as long as you only have LPS and softies, the light is great. You might consider getting version with two light strips if you want more light. If you want to keep SPS, I would get something with more output.
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I have both on my 10 gallon. I love the pumps and as long as you only have LPS and softies, the light is great. You might consider getting version with two light strips if you want more light. If you want to keep SPS, I would get something with more output.
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Kinda looks more white and yellow to me, does it bring out the color in corals?
 
Just from experience with the current ramp timer pros... I absolutely hate them, IMO. As far as lighting I'll never go back to them, I switched my current reef back to t5 HO with one strip just for shimmer purposes. Now not to say the loop system is not a cool idea... but if you really want to spend the money you can get much better. I spent 400+ on the lighting by orbit and let's just say it's collecting dust for a reason.

Now that's just my opinion! I run kessil with T5HO now!

Side note I ran the lights for a year straight and my corral all suffered and started to regress! Switched and boom it literally was like someone Turning the lights back on!

Hope that helps and doesn't sound to one sided or pushy!

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Just from experience with the current ramp timer pros... I absolutely hate them, IMO. As far as lighting I'll never go back to them, I switched my current reef back to t5 HO with one strip just for shimmer purposes. Now not to say the loop system is not a cool idea... but if you really want to spend the money you can get much better. I spent 400+ on the lighting by orbit and let's just say it's collecting dust for a reason.

Now that's just my opinion! I run kessil with T5HO now!

Side note I ran the lights for a year straight and my corral all suffered and started to regress! Switched and boom it literally was like someone Turning the lights back on!

Hope that helps and doesn't sound to one sided or pushy!

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Do you think I should just bite the bullet and get an a360? I only need one but I was trying to avoid spending 400 bucks for one light lol. That would be my dream light
 
As mentioned the top tank is my set up now, this is the orbit lighting x2 strips across my 75 set to maximum brightness, you can see the difference in intensity based on lighting alone.

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As mentioned the top tank is my set up now, this is the orbit lighting x2 strips across my 75 set to maximum brightness, you can see the difference in intensity based on lighting alone.

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Yes but would you recommend going to a kessil I have a t5 setup but there's literally no bulbs that I like for it since it's 18 watt and you can't find any. Won't be going to t5 for my nano again. As far as led would you recommend that light
 
Do you think I should just bite the bullet and get an a360? I only need one but I was trying to avoid spending 400 bucks for one light lol. That would be my dream light

I run the A160 tuna blue on my 25 rimless cube with the 90 degree gooseneck and controller was it a pain to fork out... ABSOLUTELY! but when it's yours it's yours and I love it! When it comes to lighting in this hobby that is not where you want to cut corners! Trust me!

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I run the A160 tuna blue on my 25 rimless cube with the 90 degree gooseneck and controller was it a pain to fork out... ABSOLUTELY! but when it's yours it's yours and I love it! When it comes to lighting in this hobby that is not where you want to cut corners! Trust me!

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I hear ya but is the color as good as the 360 tuna?
 
You can adjust your color as you see fit. Color is out of this world you will get the results you want with no matter what one you go for!
 
You can adjust your color as you see fit. Color is out of this world you will get the results you want with no matter what one you go for!
I just don't want to cheap out and get the smaller one, I have a 24 inch long and maybe 12 inch high which would you recommend? Also what's the main difference between the two, intensity?
 
No I believe it's purely spread, there is not cheating out with kessil ;) I'm more than confident all you need is one single pendant. You need more than one when you are getting above 30 inches I believe.
 

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