Would this work for a shallow reef?

[ReeferMaddness843]

Short and sweet:
Would an SB Reeflight 32" Pro timer version light work well on a shallow reef with a 4'x2' footprint at 16" deep? How high would I have to hang the light to get the spread and would par suffer being At said height. Trying to weigh options to replace my dual kessil 160we I have now.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

The SB will blow that model kessil away. Even at 16in above the tank.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Thank you! I really appreciate your time in this decision. Going to weigh my cost of 1 32 and 2 16s out and make my decision.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thank you! I really appreciate your time in this decision. Going to weigh my cost of 1 32 and 2 16s out and make my decision.

yup. good luck and look used too. A Brief Breeders 48(if you can find one ) would make you very happy too.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I hadn't opportunity for a v1, but funds weren't complying with my demands at the time earlier this week. Of course they're available now Lol. Also touched base with someone over a pair of hydra 52s but ended up passing on that deal. I've been eying the v2s, but out of reach at moment and my sps are starting to suffer the loss of the t5s with the kessils after tank move. Gotta act fast.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I hadn't opportunity for a v1, but funds weren't complying with my demands at the time earlier this week. Of course they're available now Lol. Also touched base with someone over a pair of hydra 52s but ended up passing on that deal. I've been eying the v2s, but out of reach at moment and my sps are starting to suffer the loss of the t5s with the kessils after tank move. Gotta act fast.

yea, The RB was one to many $ for me new.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

So I've got between 0-20" to play with for height with my current hanger setup. Think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a single 32".

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

New light is on order and awaiting shipping.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

New light is on order and awaiting shipping.

Is it here yet?

 

[donnievaz]

So I've got between 0-20" to play with for height with my current hanger setup. Think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a single 32".

If it has 90 degree lenses which I think it does, you can go as low as 8". You only have to cover 8" on each side.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Front to back was more my concern than side to side. Granted, the front of tank at sand level has lower light coral I think this is the ticket. Been stalking these lights for a while now, even when I had my 90

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Thanks @donnievaz for your input as well and taking time to answer!

 

[RyanCSGO]

Is it here yet?

the feels. watching the order tracker like its going to go faster lol

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

the feels. watching the order tracker like its going to go faster lol

Bahahahaha!

 

[donnievaz]

Front to back was more my concern than side to side. Granted, the front of tank at sand level has lower light coral I think this is the ticket. Been stalking these lights for a while now, even when I had my 90

Front to back is even less at 7.5"