Current Orbit (not Pro) sufficient for a 20x18x20 xenia tank?

Coelli · 11/29/2015, 07:33 PM

Setting up a separate display/xenia fuge next to my DT and having analysis paralysis about lighting. Would love to go with Kessil to match my other tank but can't justify the cost.

Would the Current Orbit 18-24" fixture be sufficient? Anyone have any experience with it?

http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_U...FILDTN-vi.html

Ron Reefman · 11/30/2015, 04:17 AM

Based on their graph/tank chart, at 12" to 18" deep they get a PAR of 20 to 40. Is that enough light for your xenia? I don't have any xenia in my tank so I don't know how much PAR they need?

My best guess is that it would be real iffy at 20" deep. If your tank were only 12" deep you'd be OK. But at 20" and a PAR of less than 20, I have serious doubts.

For the same or less money you can get a Chinese box that puts out WAY more PAR even at 24" deep.

mikeatjac · 11/30/2015, 01:41 PM

Look pretty weak to me. I agree with Ron you could do better for the money.

Coelli · 12/01/2015, 08:31 PM

Thanks, yeah, I'm looking at the Mars Aqua et al now. Just a little concerned about the disco effect in such a shallow tank, and light spill.

Hard to beat that price though!

11/29/2015, 07:33 PM	#1
Coelli Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 1,443	Current Orbit (not Pro) sufficient for a 20x18x20 xenia tank? Setting up a separate display/xenia fuge next to my DT and having analysis paralysis about lighting. Would love to go with Kessil to match my other tank but can't justify the cost. Would the Current Orbit 18-24" fixture be sufficient? Anyone have any experience with it? http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_U...FILDTN-vi.html __________________ "Get a reef tank!" they said. "It'll be relaxing!" they said. 65g mixed reef, 30g display fuge, 20L sump/pod fuge, ATI 4x24 + 2 Kessil A360NEs, Aquamaxx EM100, Gyre 130

11/30/2015, 04:17 AM	#2
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Based on their graph/tank chart, at 12" to 18" deep they get a PAR of 20 to 40. Is that enough light for your xenia? I don't have any xenia in my tank so I don't know how much PAR they need? My best guess is that it would be real iffy at 20" deep. If your tank were only 12" deep you'd be OK. But at 20" and a PAR of less than 20, I have serious doubts. For the same or less money you can get a Chinese box that puts out WAY more PAR even at 24" deep. __________________ 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

12/01/2015, 08:31 PM	#4
Coelli Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 1,443	Thanks, yeah, I'm looking at the Mars Aqua et al now. Just a little concerned about the disco effect in such a shallow tank, and light spill. Hard to beat that price though! __________________ "Get a reef tank!" they said. "It'll be relaxing!" they said. 65g mixed reef, 30g display fuge, 20L sump/pod fuge, ATI 4x24 + 2 Kessil A360NEs, Aquamaxx EM100, Gyre 130

11/30/2015, 01:41 PM	#3
mikeatjac Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,433	Look pretty weak to me. I agree with Ron you could do better for the money.