Orbit Marine Pro LED

some1fishy · 04/22/2015, 08:23 AM

So...

Here is my first post in many many years.. 3 years ago my tank crashed as a result of a poor decision and I decided to take it down. I saved almost all my components and have since bought a new home where I have an ideal situation to set up a tank and with a fish room below. My issue is that I want to get new lighting. I have 6 lamp T-5 fixture which is in working order just a tad on the worn side and with technology improving, I would like to go LED.

That being said, has anyone had real experience on the orbit marine pro? The brand IMO is a good one and with the 3w LED's in the pro model it seems like the right light. I have not been in the hobby for 3 years so manufacturers have changed and newer ones are up and coming so I am looking for opinions. I would like a moderately priced LED that can sustain corals without breaking the wallet. Your input is always appreciated!

Thanks!!

SaltwaterAq · 04/22/2015, 09:20 AM

They were just released yesterday. Early indications are they are very bright. The ramp timers have been around for a while, same timer as the 1st gen orbit so there are plenty of reviews on it. They pro's were on display at the last MACNA and a few shows and look great.

some1fishy · 04/22/2015, 02:44 PM

ugh.. as I read more and more on the lights, the consensus seems to be T5 or MH.. Now I am even more confused. I loved my T5's but energy wise they were brutal but not as bad as the MH.

vick · 04/23/2015, 09:09 AM

I've had nothing but great success with LEDs, including the Orbit Marine LEDs. I have the older version, which is only powerful enough for LPS and softies, but the growth has been even better than I experienced with T-5s. Don't hesitate making the move to them. The Orbit Marine Pro looks like an interesting fixture too, but I haven't seen it on a tank yet.

SaltwaterAq · 04/23/2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vick

I've had nothing but great success with LEDs, including the Orbit Marine LEDs. I have the older version, which is only powerful enough for LPS and softies, but the growth has been even better than I experienced with T-5s. Don't hesitate making the move to them. The Orbit Marine Pro looks like an interesting fixture too, but I haven't seen it on a tank yet.

Same experience here.

smoothlarryhughes · 04/23/2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltwaterAq

Same experience here.

Whats the difference between the Orbit Marine Pro and Dual? What is recommended for a 90 gallon cube? (36 x 24 x 24)?

SaltwaterAq · 04/23/2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothlarryhughes

Whats the difference between the Orbit Marine Pro and Dual? What is recommended for a 90 gallon cube? (36 x 24 x 24)?

The dual is still a few month away. Dual is Double Marine Pro's on one controller.

http://current-usa.com/wp-content/up...ifications.pdf

smoothlarryhughes · 04/23/2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltwaterAq

The dual is still a few month away. Dual is Double Marine Pro's on one controller.

http://current-usa.com/wp-content/up...ifications.pdf

So do they actually have a 36" fixture? Which is good for a 36" wide tank (36 x 24 x 24 90 gallon)?

Icefire · 04/23/2015, 10:33 PM

Could try AI Hydra 26/52

Bobabooie · 05/08/2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltwaterAq

Same experience here.

What size tank do you have and do you keep any LPS in it? I'm thinking on downsizing to by spare 46 bow and I really like the light, just not sure if it will support my Acan, Duncan & Frogspawn. But I would hate to buy the pro if the standard orbit does just fine.

nikon187 · 05/08/2015, 04:52 PM

50-105 par at 24 inches?? not super strong at depth

Zorba2.0 · 05/08/2015, 08:11 PM

I'm still waiting for more reviews and youtube videos. The only one I've seen other than Current's own video that doesn't really show the light in action is a 28 second clip of a guys tank with no commentary and poor footage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql5DlmOMMgk

I have the non-pro version on my 20 tall. I have LPS Frogspawn, duncan, chalice, acan, easy SPS, Montipora, pink birdsnest and softies - palythoa, zoas, and pulsing xenia. All do great. The sps is in the top half of the tank.

With the new version having optics and slightly higher power, they should be able to maintain higher demand sps, albeit still at the top half of the tank.

04/22/2015, 08:23 AM	#1
some1fishy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 26	Orbit Marine Pro LED So... Here is my first post in many many years.. 3 years ago my tank crashed as a result of a poor decision and I decided to take it down. I saved almost all my components and have since bought a new home where I have an ideal situation to set up a tank and with a fish room below. My issue is that I want to get new lighting. I have 6 lamp T-5 fixture which is in working order just a tad on the worn side and with technology improving, I would like to go LED. That being said, has anyone had real experience on the orbit marine pro? The brand IMO is a good one and with the 3w LED's in the pro model it seems like the right light. I have not been in the hobby for 3 years so manufacturers have changed and newer ones are up and coming so I am looking for opinions. I would like a moderately priced LED that can sustain corals without breaking the wallet. Your input is always appreciated! Thanks!!

04/22/2015, 09:20 AM	#2
SaltwaterAq RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 140	They were just released yesterday. Early indications are they are very bright. The ramp timers have been around for a while, same timer as the 1st gen orbit so there are plenty of reviews on it. They pro's were on display at the last MACNA and a few shows and look great. __________________ Shop Now! SaltwaterAquarium.com Phone 888-700-1012 - Text 717.408.8337

04/23/2015, 10:33 PM	#9
Icefire Seasoned reefer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,653	Could try AI Hydra 26/52 __________________ Temp 80F, PH 8.5-8.0, Alk 6.8-7.2, Ca 430, Mg 1700, NO3 0-0.25, PO4 0.04, 34.4 PPT Lights @ 100% all others, 35% White Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 120lbs live rocks, Hydra52 2x120W, 2 MP40+ 1 MP10 @ 70%, Phosban 550 GFO+Carbon, 200W Heater, SWC Skimmer, Kalk ATO, 150 gpd RODI

05/08/2015, 04:52 PM	#11
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	50-105 par at 24 inches?? not super strong at depth __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

04/22/2015, 02:44 PM	#3
some1fishy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 26	ugh.. as I read more and more on the lights, the consensus seems to be T5 or MH.. Now I am even more confused. I loved my T5's but energy wise they were brutal but not as bad as the MH.

04/23/2015, 09:09 AM	#4
vick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ct Posts: 77	I've had nothing but great success with LEDs, including the Orbit Marine LEDs. I have the older version, which is only powerful enough for LPS and softies, but the growth has been even better than I experienced with T-5s. Don't hesitate making the move to them. The Orbit Marine Pro looks like an interesting fixture too, but I haven't seen it on a tank yet.

05/08/2015, 08:11 PM	#12
Zorba2.0 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 19	I'm still waiting for more reviews and youtube videos. The only one I've seen other than Current's own video that doesn't really show the light in action is a 28 second clip of a guys tank with no commentary and poor footage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql5DlmOMMgk I have the non-pro version on my 20 tall. I have LPS Frogspawn, duncan, chalice, acan, easy SPS, Montipora, pink birdsnest and softies - palythoa, zoas, and pulsing xenia. All do great. The sps is in the top half of the tank. With the new version having optics and slightly higher power, they should be able to maintain higher demand sps, albeit still at the top half of the tank.