Lighting for NUVO Aquarium - Fusion Mini 40 gal

RanmanFish · 07/30/2015, 06:23 PM

I'm in the process of purchasing this system and I'm trying not to brake the bank for lighting. I'm looking for suggestions/options in the <$200 range. Please advise.

reefwiser · 07/30/2015, 06:46 PM

Ecotech Radion XR30w PRO

RanmanFish · 07/31/2015, 05:26 AM

Thank you!

Ron Reefman · 07/31/2015, 04:32 PM

RanmanFish, I think reefwiser is either kidding or he didn't read your entire post. The Radion XR30Pro is only $750 and IMHO, crazy over priced.

Look at ReefBreeders and OceanRevive who are both sponsors here at RC (see sponsor forums below). They both have fixtures for under $200 that will work well for you. I have fixtures from each of them, some for over 30 months now.

reefwiser · 07/31/2015, 06:47 PM

No I use a Radion pro on my IM 40.
I have had the reef breeders lights and went with the Radion lights to due the programming and upgrade ability of the lights. Having kept reef tanks since 1988. I buy stuff that last's as I am in this hobby for the long term.

Ron Reefman · 08/01/2015, 05:54 AM

And the OP asked for a fixture that would cost under $200. So your post helped a lot, right?

And just to be clear, I had an ecotech radion and sold it after 6 months because the EverGrow Chinese fixtures I got were easier to work with and ran cooler. Oh, and they cost me $700 for my 180g tank, radions would have cost me $2200+. And the jury is still out on which will end up being a better value.

RanmanFish · 08/02/2015, 06:30 AM

Ron, great advice. As far as specific products from the aforementioned, I'm trying to figure which would be best:
-SuperLux (Reef Breeders)
-Arctic-T247-B 120W LED Aquarium Light (OceanRevive)

I'm definitely leaning towards the Arctic-T247-B. Your thoughts?

Ron Reefman · 08/02/2015, 08:44 AM

I think you are leaning in the right direction. I've had great success with their fixtures and they stand behind what they sell. I had a single led go bad (not burned out, but defective) and it dimmed all my blue leds. This was 6+ months into having it. They diagnosed the problem from my feedback, sent me 2 new circuit boards with all new leds and lenses which I installed (they just plug in, it took all of 15 minutes from start to finish and new it works like brand new. BTW, that all happened over just 4 or 5 days!

reefwiser · 08/02/2015, 09:51 AM

If one reads thru the fusion 40 thread you will see that the radion was the light most used I even asked the question in the thread. 200 dollar fixture doesn't even have a 1/4 of the features of the Radion fixture. I have the ever grow fixture in a box in the storage area. Lol

RanmanFish · 08/02/2015, 04:55 PM

One more question (I think)...Ocean Revive has another model OR-IT2040 at $319 which I'm assuming is a step up from the Arctic-T247-B. I'm wondering what the main difference is between the two? Is it just the number of LED lights, 55pcs to 48pcs, respectively. I'm new-ish to the hobby and still learning stuff.

CODE3EMT · 08/02/2015, 05:02 PM

KESSIL A360 check ebay.

RanmanFish · 08/03/2015, 09:53 AM

I'll check it out thanks.

mussel and hate · 08/03/2015, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefwiser

If one reads thru the fusion 40 thread you will see that the radion was the light most used I even asked the question in the thread. 200 dollar fixture doesn't even have a 1/4 of the features of the Radion fixture. I have the ever grow fixture in a box in the storage area. Lol

Well then if most people use the Radion it must be the best right? Wait that's argumentum ad populum.

I'm sure the Radion XR30 is feature packed and a great light but it's out of the OPs price range and your argument is bad.

I recommend a DIY solution based on a Makers HS and the LEDs of your choice. It's inexpensive and easy to assemble and you can always change out LEDs as newer emitters become available.

civics14 · 08/03/2015, 01:03 PM

for under $200, I would go with the ocean revive - you don't get the control-ability as some of the higher end fixtures but they are solid fixtures. there are a few reefers locally to me that use them and prove they can grow SPS successfully.

RanmanFish · 08/03/2015, 04:50 PM

I went ahead and ordered OceanRevive based on advice via this thread and a little research. Thanks to all for the advice.

Can't wait for package to show up...wife doesn't know yet tho;-)

07/30/2015, 06:23 PM	#1
RanmanFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12	Lighting for NUVO Aquarium - Fusion Mini 40 gal I'm in the process of purchasing this system and I'm trying not to brake the bank for lighting. I'm looking for suggestions/options in the <$200 range. Please advise.

07/30/2015, 06:46 PM	#2
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	Ecotech Radion XR30w PRO __________________ President Louisville Marine Aquarium Society. http://www.lmas.org/ The 3rd Annual Frag swap will be held September 23rd,2017 11 am till 3pm Saint Thomas Fellowship hall,9616 Westport Road,Louisvi

07/31/2015, 04:32 PM	#4
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	RanmanFish, I think reefwiser is either kidding or he didn't read your entire post. The Radion XR30Pro is only $750 and IMHO, crazy over priced. Look at ReefBreeders and OceanRevive who are both sponsors here at RC (see sponsor forums below). They both have fixtures for under $200 that will work well for you. I have fixtures from each of them, some for over 30 months now. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

07/31/2015, 06:47 PM	#5
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	No I use a Radion pro on my IM 40. I have had the reef breeders lights and went with the Radion lights to due the programming and upgrade ability of the lights. Having kept reef tanks since 1988. I buy stuff that last's as I am in this hobby for the long term. __________________ President Louisville Marine Aquarium Society. http://www.lmas.org/ The 3rd Annual Frag swap will be held September 23rd,2017 11 am till 3pm Saint Thomas Fellowship hall,9616 Westport Road,Louisvi

08/01/2015, 05:54 AM	#6
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	And the OP asked for a fixture that would cost under $200. So your post helped a lot, right? And just to be clear, I had an ecotech radion and sold it after 6 months because the EverGrow Chinese fixtures I got were easier to work with and ran cooler. Oh, and they cost me $700 for my 180g tank, radions would have cost me $2200+. And the jury is still out on which will end up being a better value. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017 Last edited by Ron Reefman; 08/01/2015 at 06:18 AM.

07/31/2015, 05:26 AM	#3
RanmanFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12	Thank you!

08/02/2015, 06:30 AM	#7
RanmanFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12	Ron, great advice. As far as specific products from the aforementioned, I'm trying to figure which would be best: -SuperLux (Reef Breeders) -Arctic-T247-B 120W LED Aquarium Light (OceanRevive) I'm definitely leaning towards the Arctic-T247-B. Your thoughts?

08/02/2015, 08:44 AM	#8
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I think you are leaning in the right direction. I've had great success with their fixtures and they stand behind what they sell. I had a single led go bad (not burned out, but defective) and it dimmed all my blue leds. This was 6+ months into having it. They diagnosed the problem from my feedback, sent me 2 new circuit boards with all new leds and lenses which I installed (they just plug in, it took all of 15 minutes from start to finish and new it works like brand new. BTW, that all happened over just 4 or 5 days! __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

08/02/2015, 09:51 AM	#9
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	If one reads thru the fusion 40 thread you will see that the radion was the light most used I even asked the question in the thread. 200 dollar fixture doesn't even have a 1/4 of the features of the Radion fixture. I have the ever grow fixture in a box in the storage area. Lol __________________ President Louisville Marine Aquarium Society. http://www.lmas.org/ The 3rd Annual Frag swap will be held September 23rd,2017 11 am till 3pm Saint Thomas Fellowship hall,9616 Westport Road,Louisvi

08/02/2015, 04:55 PM	#10
RanmanFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12	One more question (I think)...Ocean Revive has another model OR-IT2040 at $319 which I'm assuming is a step up from the Arctic-T247-B. I'm wondering what the main difference is between the two? Is it just the number of LED lights, 55pcs to 48pcs, respectively. I'm new-ish to the hobby and still learning stuff.

08/02/2015, 05:02 PM	#11
CODE3EMT Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: California Posts: 261	KESSIL A360 check ebay.

08/03/2015, 09:53 AM	#12
RanmanFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12	I'll check it out thanks.

08/03/2015, 01:03 PM	#14
civics14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 201	for under $200, I would go with the ocean revive - you don't get the control-ability as some of the higher end fixtures but they are solid fixtures. there are a few reefers locally to me that use them and prove they can grow SPS successfully.

08/03/2015, 04:50 PM	#15
RanmanFish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 12	I went ahead and ordered OceanRevive based on advice via this thread and a little research. Thanks to all for the advice. Can't wait for package to show up...wife doesn't know yet tho;-)