Lighting Dilemma

MLZ · 07/26/2013, 10:33 PM

Hey ya'll. So currently I'm stuck in a problem; I had purchased the vertex illumilux 48" marion blu, (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt...8+Inch%29.html) that uses 3W cree XP3s. But it's actinic only, which is stupid on my part, I thought I had bought the marino blanche which is 50/50 with white. So I'm thinking about a cheap add on for the white, and I found Sun Blaze T5 HO Strip Light, 6500K HO white light, and pretty cheap (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...4+Watt%29.html). I'm wondering, would 1 or 2 of these, along with the vertex illimilux, be enough lighting for a lps/softies (possibly even sps) tank?

MLZ · 07/27/2013, 12:45 AM

Sorry for the double post - does anyone know if this would work? I plan on ordering some equip today, and this info would be very helpful.

frostyjay1 · 07/27/2013, 08:33 AM

not sure if SPS would be able to get enough light from 1 or 2 of those. softies maybe or some lower light zoas

MLZ · 07/27/2013, 02:13 PM

Alright thanks for your help! I think I'll get 2, and consider a module add on for the illiumilux (red maybe).

MLZ · 07/28/2013, 11:22 AM

One more question, would it be advisable to get lighting reflectors like; http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...8+Inch%29.html
along with the sunbrite t5?

Also are there any other cheap effective lighting alternatives for a 75 gallon (48") tank?

07/26/2013, 10:33 PM	#1
MLZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stoon, Canada Posts: 44	Lighting Dilemma Hey ya'll. So currently I'm stuck in a problem; I had purchased the vertex illumilux 48" marion blu, (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt...8+Inch%29.html) that uses 3W cree XP3s. But it's actinic only, which is stupid on my part, I thought I had bought the marino blanche which is 50/50 with white. So I'm thinking about a cheap add on for the white, and I found Sun Blaze T5 HO Strip Light, 6500K HO white light, and pretty cheap (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...4+Watt%29.html). I'm wondering, would 1 or 2 of these, along with the vertex illimilux, be enough lighting for a lps/softies (possibly even sps) tank?

07/27/2013, 08:33 AM	#3
frostyjay1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 65	not sure if SPS would be able to get enough light from 1 or 2 of those. softies maybe or some lower light zoas __________________ Keep on Reefin on. Current Tank Info: BC29 zoa paradise

07/27/2013, 12:45 AM	#2
MLZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stoon, Canada Posts: 44	Sorry for the double post - does anyone know if this would work? I plan on ordering some equip today, and this info would be very helpful.

07/27/2013, 02:13 PM	#4
MLZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stoon, Canada Posts: 44	Alright thanks for your help! I think I'll get 2, and consider a module add on for the illiumilux (red maybe).

07/28/2013, 11:22 AM	#5
MLZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stoon, Canada Posts: 44	One more question, would it be advisable to get lighting reflectors like; http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...8+Inch%29.html along with the sunbrite t5? Also are there any other cheap effective lighting alternatives for a 75 gallon (48") tank?