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[Strongreefer85]

I am a 6 year long reefer. Just started up another tank after a break. This is a 120 gallon dual overflow. 40 gallon sump with 25 gallons liquid in it.
3/4 return 1 inch overflows.
Tank is 48” x24”x24”
Just started cycle 6 days ago.
Used live sand
Dry rock
Algae barn nitrocycle and Fritz 900


Wondering if I should get 3 viparspectra 165w or 2 will be sufficient and want to upgrade to 120degree lenses.


From Illinois

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

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[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome!

 

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Welcome to R2R!

 

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[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[JoeyBagadonuts]

Welcome!!! Or welcome back! I am not familiar with Vipar Spectra lights so I cannot comment on those.

 

[VintageReefer]

Noopsyche K7 Pro III

Start with 2 and if needed down the line you could always add a third

I’m very familiar with the viparspectra and have been reefing over 20 years. It’s a solid fixture and can grow coral well but it’s old tech and this is the new tech “high performance but budget friendly” light. More control over spectrum and programming and it makes corals look gooooooood

NooPsyche K7 PRO III kit with arm bracket

NP K7 PRO III v3 Aquarium LED Coral Light. Better spectrum out / Excellent Growth / Feed Almost all the of the SPS/LPS coral in one reef tank isn't a dream especially red coral / Natural perfect mixing and Shimmer / Superior Color Mixing / The best mixing spectrum technology / Affordable price...

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[luis angel]

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[Roatan Reef]

I am a 6 year long reefer. Just started up another tank after a break. This is a 120 gallon dual overflow. 40 gallon sump with 25 gallons liquid in it.
3/4 return 1 inch overflows.
Tank is 48” x24”x24”
Just started cycle 6 days ago.
Used live sand
Dry rock
Algae barn nitrocycle and Fritz 900


Wondering if I should get 3 viparspectra 165w or 2 will be sufficient and want to upgrade to 120degree lenses.


From Illinois

 

[Just John]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

For a four foot tank, two lights will be enough for most coral. If you want to grow sps and have a more even blanket of coverage, a third can be added later. I would start with two myself. Welcome!

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

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[William Chiavetta]

Welcome to this awesome community!

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!