Marsaqua leds for 65g tank?

telathas · 02/18/2016, 08:31 AM

Hello, I am looking to set up a 65g reef tank and have been looking for some affordable lighting options since I am on a little bit of a budget (~$800-900) and have come across the marsaqua leds. Does anyone have any experience with these? I've read a few threads which say some pretty good things about these leds but I'd like your opinion. They would be going in a tank around 65g, which is 36x 18 x 24 high so I'm wondering if it would reach that depth. I don't plan on getting sps, but lps is certainly something I wouldn't mind getting. Thanks for the help!

SNAKEMANVET · 02/18/2016, 10:03 AM

Go to the lighting and filtration forum and there is a thread all about those leds.They are good lights.

CStrickland · 02/18/2016, 10:05 AM

I like mine, put two on my 24" deep 48" long tank. They light a 24" cube so your floor and the ends of the tank will be dim. I think you can get away with it by placing specimens carefully though, unless you don't like the look of a single light in the center of the tank.
I'm talking about the 165w model, I think they also make a 300 watt that is a longer rectangle.

azcrazy · 02/18/2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CStrickland

I like mine, put two on my 24" deep 48" long tank. They light a 24" cube so your floor and the ends of the tank will be dim. I think you can get away with it by placing specimens carefully though, unless you don't like the look of a single light in the center of the tank.
I'm talking about the 165w model, I think they also make a 300 watt that is a longer rectangle.

Yea they have the 300W 36", thats what I have on my 50g

telathas · 02/18/2016, 11:13 AM

Would I be able to get away with one of the 165w or would it just be better to get the 300w (or two 165w)?

davehead86 · 02/19/2016, 07:21 PM

Id go with two lights to cover the tank better.

One light on that tank is going to leave corners and sides dark.

fishbox · 02/19/2016, 07:28 PM

I think one would be fine but check here?
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...474870&page=39

02/18/2016, 08:31 AM	#1
telathas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 57	Marsaqua leds for 65g tank? Hello, I am looking to set up a 65g reef tank and have been looking for some affordable lighting options since I am on a little bit of a budget (~$800-900) and have come across the marsaqua leds. Does anyone have any experience with these? I've read a few threads which say some pretty good things about these leds but I'd like your opinion. They would be going in a tank around 65g, which is 36x 18 x 24 high so I'm wondering if it would reach that depth. I don't plan on getting sps, but lps is certainly something I wouldn't mind getting. Thanks for the help!

02/18/2016, 10:05 AM	#3
CStrickland Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New England, U.S. Posts: 4,595	I like mine, put two on my 24" deep 48" long tank. They light a 24" cube so your floor and the ends of the tank will be dim. I think you can get away with it by placing specimens carefully though, unless you don't like the look of a single light in the center of the tank. I'm talking about the 165w model, I think they also make a 300 watt that is a longer rectangle. __________________ If you're havin tank problems I feel bad for you, son. I got 99 problems but a fish ain't one Current Tank Info: 3/2016 upgrade to 120g. Chalk bass, melanurus, firefish, starry blenny, canary blenny, lyretail anthias, engineer gobys, kole tang. Softies / LPS / NPS. <3 noob4life <3

02/19/2016, 07:21 PM	#6
davehead86 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Monticello, IL Posts: 819	Id go with two lights to cover the tank better. One light on that tank is going to leave corners and sides dark. __________________ My build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24225945#post24225945 Current Tank: 65 Gallon Mixed Reef\| 40B Sump\| 2 Radion Gen 3's\| 2 MP10wes\| Vectra M1 \| Reefkeeper Lite

02/18/2016, 10:03 AM	#2
SNAKEMANVET PREMIUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TRENTON Tn Posts: 4,486	Go to the lighting and filtration forum and there is a thread all about those leds.They are good lights.

02/18/2016, 11:13 AM	#5
telathas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 57	Would I be able to get away with one of the 165w or would it just be better to get the 300w (or two 165w)?

02/19/2016, 07:28 PM	#7
fishbox Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 358	I think one would be fine but check here? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...474870&page=39