Current marine orbit LEDs

Ante V · 04/27/2014, 05:53 PM

I'm new to the hobby and waned to get the current marine orbit led light.... I'm gonna have a softie lps dominated tank... With maybe some sps... Your input on the light... Maybe one rose bubble tip, depends on the bio load
My tank is a standard 55 gallon

FNG530 · 04/27/2014, 08:53 PM

I cant really help you except we got a 36" marine orbit onsale from http://www.drsfostersmith.com a few weeks back amd i think its pretty nice!

Red Eyed Reefer · 05/08/2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ante V

I'm new to the hobby and waned to get the current marine orbit led light.... I'm gonna have a softie lps dominated tank... With maybe some sps... Your input on the light... Maybe one rose bubble tip, depends on the bio load
My tank is a standard 55 gallon

I have the 48" for a standard 55. You will want the 48"-60"... not the 36"-48".

For any low light SPS you will really need two of these units, and the RBTA will certainly enjoy the extra light (if not need it). They will both fit

small skinny units, low heat.

For just LPS and softies the one unit will be good, just make sure to place your higher light demanding LPS closer to the surface.

If you go the route of two fixtures... I would recommend a single ReefBreeders Photon 48 (or similar higher output LEDs) instead.

mcozad829 · 05/08/2014, 01:24 PM

I have 2 of the 36"-48" units on my 70. I am growing a birds nest about 4" from the surface and and RBTA who has made himself home right in the middle of the tank (tank is 24" deep). They are nice lights loaded with features and will work well with softies. If you want moderate light Lps I would get 2. And if your tank is 48" wide get the 48"-60" for sure.

Red Eyed Reefer · 05/08/2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mcozad829

I have 2 of the 36"-48" units on my 70. I am growing a birds nest about 4" from the surface and and RBTA who has made himself home right in the middle of the tank. They are nice lights loaded with features and will work well with softies. If you want moderate light Lps I would get 2.

Nice!

I think you are the only person I know who can actually speak for running two of these for one tank...

Good to know!

mcozad829 · 05/08/2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Eyed Reefer

Nice!

I think you are the only person I know who can actually speak for running two of these for one tank...

Good to know!

Well my tank is a corner tank with a canopy so my options were very limited size wise, but I needed more light than one would provide.

04/27/2014, 05:53 PM	#1
Ante V Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 7	Current marine orbit LEDs I'm new to the hobby and waned to get the current marine orbit led light.... I'm gonna have a softie lps dominated tank... With maybe some sps... Your input on the light... Maybe one rose bubble tip, depends on the bio load My tank is a standard 55 gallon

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mcozad829 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Natchitoches, LA Posts: 619 Blog Entries: 1	I have 2 of the 36"-48" units on my 70. I am growing a birds nest about 4" from the surface and and RBTA who has made himself home right in the middle of the tank (tank is 24" deep). They are nice lights loaded with features and will work well with softies. If you want moderate light Lps I would get 2. And if your tank is 48" wide get the 48"-60" for sure. __________________ "You'll have plenty of time for rolling doobies... when you're living in a van... down by the river!" Last edited by mcozad829; 05/08/2014 at 01:37 PM.

04/27/2014, 08:53 PM	#2
FNG530 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Nothern California Posts: 32	I cant really help you except we got a 36" marine orbit onsale from http://www.drsfostersmith.com a few weeks back amd i think its pretty nice!