Can someone recommend the right fixture for this cube?

giants4pc · 04/02/2014, 06:41 PM

Looking (ideally) for an LED fixture to replace an older style Coralvue 36" T5 fixture.
The tank is a cube - 36x36x36. It's deep for sure. It is Fish only with a coral insert in it. The above mentioned light covers the tank adequately. I want to switch to LED's rather than again replace the bulbs on this fixture. My concern is penetrating the depth. The fixture could be suspended about 12" over the water.
I am not looking at spending a lot of money so one of those astronomical LED's are not an option; however, I know there are several inexpensive units out there that wouldn't be that much more than replacing the bulbs again. Not looking at growing coral - just viewing the tank without too much shade. Thanks

magnoliarichj · 04/02/2014, 06:46 PM

Ghl mitra.

magnoliarichj · 04/02/2014, 06:49 PM

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This tank is 36x36x24 if I remember correctly.

Aaaron · 04/02/2014, 07:54 PM

Photon 24

moondoggy4 · 04/04/2014, 11:13 AM

Kessil Tuna Blue 350 narrow oh two of them.

Stackemdeep · 04/04/2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aaaron

photon 24

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reeftivo · 04/04/2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stackemdeep

+1

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If you consider the photon 16 then go with the 120 optics. Great penetration and spread. I have mine 10" above the water level and only have it ramped up to 60/25-blue/white. Plenty of light for my mixed reef. The internal controller has worked flawlessly as well.

04/02/2014, 06:41 PM	#1
giants4pc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,699	Can someone recommend the right fixture for this cube? Looking (ideally) for an LED fixture to replace an older style Coralvue 36" T5 fixture. The tank is a cube - 36x36x36. It's deep for sure. It is Fish only with a coral insert in it. The above mentioned light covers the tank adequately. I want to switch to LED's rather than again replace the bulbs on this fixture. My concern is penetrating the depth. The fixture could be suspended about 12" over the water. I am not looking at spending a lot of money so one of those astronomical LED's are not an option; however, I know there are several inexpensive units out there that wouldn't be that much more than replacing the bulbs again. Not looking at growing coral - just viewing the tank without too much shade. Thanks

04/02/2014, 06:46 PM	#2
magnoliarichj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: florida west coast Posts: 1,455	Ghl mitra.

04/02/2014, 06:49 PM	#3
magnoliarichj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: florida west coast Posts: 1,455	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1396486113.906200.jpg This tank is 36x36x24 if I remember correctly.

04/02/2014, 07:54 PM	#4
Aaaron Moved On Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 245	Photon 24

04/04/2014, 11:13 AM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Kessil Tuna Blue 350 narrow oh two of them.