Shed a little light

NHreefguy · Nov 9, 2015

I have a 20 gallon softie dominant tank. I would like the ability to have sps's. What are you guys running for lights? I currently have the current orbit

Reefrookie220 · Nov 9, 2015

The current USA orbit marine led? With the timer and all that? If so I modded one into my biocube 29g and kept sps, not bad coloration or polyp extension, just slow growth.

reefhobby · Nov 9, 2015

I have that light in my anemone tank and I have a small acro in there and it's growing great

NHreefguy · Nov 9, 2015

It's not the pro. I felt like I could put something up high but was just a little hesitant

Reefrookie220 · Nov 9, 2015

For what it's worth, I really like these lights. For the money it's a solid product.

NHreefguy · Nov 9, 2015

Agreed. I just found a 24" mh t5 combo for $135. I'm kinda thinking about it

Flameback Pair · Nov 9, 2015

I have AI primes and the built in controller is complicated. Now I wonder if dawn/dusk effects are worth it. Maybe I should have stuck with T5s.

Reefrookie220 · Nov 9, 2015

Not a big fan of halides. Get a 2 bulb t5 to supplement your led!

NHreefguy · Nov 9, 2015

I like the looks of t5s but they're so expensive

NHreefguy · Nov 9, 2015

Reefrookie220 said:
Not a big fan of halides. Get a 2 bulb t5 to supplement your led!

I never thought about that!!

Reefrookie220 · Nov 9, 2015

Get a cheaper 2 bulb with none of the extra features and use ati bulbs.

Get a coral plus and a 10k use your current for blues and BADA BING

NHreefguy · Nov 9, 2015

I'm definitely gonna look in to that. They say there is good growth with t5s too

Reefrookie220 · Nov 9, 2015

I've git a 24in 24w t5 that's current brand, two 10k white bulbs in it now but when they go I'll use ati coral plus bulbs.

I run a eBay 165w led full spectrum on the same tank looking forward to results.