Lighting recommendations for a center overflow cube

fragged up · 02/01/2021, 11:09 AM

The tank:
Hi everyone! I'm starting a new small mixed reef build with some small fish. The tank is 43 gallon cube with dimensions are 24" x 24" x 18". I have been doing research on lighting the last few days and I feel like I am running around in circles. The main issue I am having is picking lights with good spread. Since this will be a center overflow with a rock structure around it I cant put something like an AI prime in the middle because the center of the light seems like it would go completely to waste.

Supported Coral:
I am looking to be able to support SPS in the top half (maybe some acros down the line when I have more experience) and LPS in the bottom half. Maybe a derasa clam, RBTA, or rock flower anemone on the sand bed.

Features I need:

Under $600 but the cheaper the better haha
Good spread for a 24" cube. I think a center unit like an AI prime or Kessil will just create a bunch of shadow since the rock will go pretty high up
Customizable color spectrum
Good color blending
Timer
Ability to hang light from ceiling

Features I'd like:

Some kind of wireless control, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or even a remote
Dawn to dusk settings

A few lights I have looked at:

Please let me know if there are better lights for what I am looking to do and the best positioning for them!

-Thanks again

fragged up · 02/01/2021, 03:45 PM

Hi, I'm not seeing this thread show up on my account or under Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment. Just checking if anyone else can see it.

Vinny Kreyling · 02/01/2021, 05:20 PM

I can see it now.

fragged up · 02/03/2021, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

I can see it now.

Thanks! I think the site is acting weird for me. It defaults to https but the site doesn't load properly unless i switch to http.

02/01/2021, 11:09 AM	#1
fragged up Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 4	Lighting recommendations for a center overflow cube The tank: Hi everyone! I'm starting a new small mixed reef build with some small fish. The tank is 43 gallon cube with dimensions are 24" x 24" x 18". I have been doing research on lighting the last few days and I feel like I am running around in circles. The main issue I am having is picking lights with good spread. Since this will be a center overflow with a rock structure around it I cant put something like an AI prime in the middle because the center of the light seems like it would go completely to waste. Supported Coral: I am looking to be able to support SPS in the top half (maybe some acros down the line when I have more experience) and LPS in the bottom half. Maybe a derasa clam, RBTA, or rock flower anemone on the sand bed. Features I need: Under $600 but the cheaper the better haha Good spread for a 24" cube. I think a center unit like an AI prime or Kessil will just create a bunch of shadow since the rock will go pretty high up Customizable color spectrum Good color blending Timer Ability to hang light from ceiling Features I'd like: Some kind of wireless control, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or even a remote Dawn to dusk settings A few lights I have looked at: Mitras LX 7204 AI Hydra 32 VIPARSPECTRA 165 Watt Please let me know if there are better lights for what I am looking to do and the best positioning for them! -Thanks again

02/01/2021, 05:20 PM	#3
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	I can see it now. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

02/01/2021, 03:45 PM	#2
fragged up Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 4	Hi, I'm not seeing this thread show up on my account or under Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment. Just checking if anyone else can see it.