Are These Lights Sufficient?

Puterguru · 04/01/2008, 02:08 PM

For most corals? If not could someone tell me what they would be sufficient for?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~ES53406.html

Description
Lunar Aqualight Deluxe Series - Double Linear Strip
Two 65 watt 10,000K and two 65 watt True Actinic 03 Blue straight pin base compact fluorescent lamps
Four 3/4 watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lamps
Three on/off switches with three 8-foot power cords for separate timers
Built-in ballasts
One cooling fan
Sleek aluminum housing
Highly-polished reflector Acrylic lens cover
The state-of-the-art Lunar Aqualight compact fluorescent light fixtures incorporate the Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED 470nm light which creates rhythmic glitter and shimmering effects while promoting spawning cycles in corals and reef life. Backed by the proven quality of the Aqualight product line, these superb lighting fixtures allow you to Capture the Sun and now...the Moon.

Dimensions: 48in x 7in x 2 1/2in

Thanks!

Toddrtrex · 04/01/2008, 02:23 PM

I am assuming that this would be for either a 75 or a 55?

With those you are going to be limited to easier softies, ( and perhaps an LPS or two ) Thinking that mushrooms, polyps and the like would work.

For the money there are better options.

luke33 · 04/01/2008, 02:30 PM

Yea, if you are wanting a cheap fixture like that just get the odyssea from aquatraders for 100bux. Its pretty much the same fixture. You'll be able to keep some softies and maybe a few lps like mentioned above.

Puterguru · 04/01/2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks guys, this light kit is coming with a 120 tank that I am buying. $675 for this light, 125 dual overflow tank, oak stand and canopy. Sump, UV sterilzer, heater, some kind of Pondmaster pump and miscellaneous stuff. The guy used it as a freshwater tank but I am going to set it up for saltwater.

WaterssretaW · 04/01/2008, 07:05 PM

Id like to read some more opinions on this light too :-)

Is it really that bad?

I know I cant keep Hard corals with this. What Kinds of corals can I keep with it?

The depth of my tank is 25"

Puterguru · 04/02/2008, 07:22 PM

Here is the tank, not a bad deal for $675? No skimmer though. :-)

kevin gu3 · 04/03/2008, 11:05 AM

125 G? Must have some odd dimensions...

Its a fish setup. It will work for fish, Maybe some EZ softies like lobophytum and shrooms but it'll be a struggle. You will want to remove the wet/dry, add skimmer, light, calcium...

Puterguru · 04/03/2008, 11:44 AM

It's 48 long 24 wide, 24 tall. I'm going to use it for primarily a FOWLR but may add some zoa's. ricordia, pulsing xenia.

kevin gu3 · 04/03/2008, 11:49 AM

I'm guessing not enough light for the Xenia, and water quality would be a problem too. Not an expert though.

Puterguru · 04/03/2008, 11:57 AM

What do you mean, water quality would be a problem???

J-Burns · 04/04/2008, 09:40 PM

I would think with 260 watts of lights you could keep most soft corals. You could try some easier hard corals just keep them high up in the tank. JMO

04/01/2008, 02:08 PM	#1
Puterguru Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida - Lady Lake Posts: 395	Are These Lights Sufficient? For most corals? If not could someone tell me what they would be sufficient for? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~ES53406.html Description Lunar Aqualight Deluxe Series - Double Linear Strip Two 65 watt 10,000K and two 65 watt True Actinic 03 Blue straight pin base compact fluorescent lamps Four 3/4 watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lamps Three on/off switches with three 8-foot power cords for separate timers Built-in ballasts One cooling fan Sleek aluminum housing Highly-polished reflector Acrylic lens cover The state-of-the-art Lunar Aqualight compact fluorescent light fixtures incorporate the Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED 470nm light which creates rhythmic glitter and shimmering effects while promoting spawning cycles in corals and reef life. Backed by the proven quality of the Aqualight product line, these superb lighting fixtures allow you to Capture the Sun and now...the Moon. Dimensions: 48in x 7in x 2 1/2in Thanks! __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: I currently Have no Tanks :-(

04/01/2008, 02:23 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I am assuming that this would be for either a 75 or a 55? With those you are going to be limited to easier softies, ( and perhaps an LPS or two ) Thinking that mushrooms, polyps and the like would work. For the money there are better options. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

04/01/2008, 02:45 PM	#4
Puterguru Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida - Lady Lake Posts: 395	Thanks guys, this light kit is coming with a 120 tank that I am buying. $675 for this light, 125 dual overflow tank, oak stand and canopy. Sump, UV sterilzer, heater, some kind of Pondmaster pump and miscellaneous stuff. The guy used it as a freshwater tank but I am going to set it up for saltwater. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: I currently Have no Tanks :-(

04/01/2008, 07:05 PM	#5
WaterssretaW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 474	Id like to read some more opinions on this light too :-) Is it really that bad? I know I cant keep Hard corals with this. What Kinds of corals can I keep with it? The depth of my tank is 25" __________________ Oceanic Tech 120 + 30gal Sump, Aqua C EV 180, BRS Duel Carbon+GFO Reactor, Ecotech Vortech MP40w, 2X250 Icecap Pendents w/Icecap Balast; 14K bulbs Current Tank Info: Coral only with Live Rock

04/02/2008, 07:22 PM	#6
Puterguru Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida - Lady Lake Posts: 395	Here is the tank, not a bad deal for $675? No skimmer though. :-) __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: I currently Have no Tanks :-(

04/01/2008, 02:30 PM	#3
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Yea, if you are wanting a cheap fixture like that just get the odyssea from aquatraders for 100bux. Its pretty much the same fixture. You'll be able to keep some softies and maybe a few lps like mentioned above.

04/03/2008, 11:05 AM	#7
kevin gu3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Whitmore Lk, MI Posts: 732	125 G? Must have some odd dimensions... Its a fish setup. It will work for fish, Maybe some EZ softies like lobophytum and shrooms but it'll be a struggle. You will want to remove the wet/dry, add skimmer, light, calcium... __________________ Divert all money to life support. Your wallet will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. Current Tank Info: 90g reef, 29g anemone exile tank

04/03/2008, 11:44 AM	#8
Puterguru Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida - Lady Lake Posts: 395	It's 48 long 24 wide, 24 tall. I'm going to use it for primarily a FOWLR but may add some zoa's. ricordia, pulsing xenia. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: I currently Have no Tanks :-(

04/03/2008, 11:49 AM	#9
kevin gu3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Whitmore Lk, MI Posts: 732	I'm guessing not enough light for the Xenia, and water quality would be a problem too. Not an expert though. __________________ Divert all money to life support. Your wallet will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. Current Tank Info: 90g reef, 29g anemone exile tank

04/03/2008, 11:57 AM	#10
Puterguru Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida - Lady Lake Posts: 395	What do you mean, water quality would be a problem??? __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: I currently Have no Tanks :-(

04/04/2008, 09:40 PM	#11
J-Burns Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 235	I would think with 260 watts of lights you could keep most soft corals. You could try some easier hard corals just keep them high up in the tank. JMO