Picking the right size lights

[MacKReefer]

I'm going to set up a 40B AIO and I'm going to use the Current USA Orbit Marine Loop system w/ wavemakers and the return pump. My question is for a mix reef tank. What size lights should I get 24"- 36" or the 36"- 48"?

Thank You for your time.

 

[Spare time]

There are ton of better options. The current lights are very weak for the price. If you do get them, get two of the 36 inch.

 

[MoshJosh]

Yeah, the orbit lights are pretty wimpy. . . Not the worst but there are better options.

What's the budget?

 

[nereefpat]

To me, mixed reef would mean some SPS. I wouldn't used a Current light for that. Looks like all 36" models are only 36 watts?

 

[oreo54]

To me, mixed reef would mean some SPS. I wouldn't used a Current light for that. Looks like all 36" models are only 36 watts?

yea but "Dual" 36"-48" is 72 W total (2 lights) and 90 degree lenses.
Should be "use-able" for stuff..
At 100% theoretically should ht about 100 PAR at the substrate level.

Orbit Marine IC PRO Dual LED with App Bluetooth Control 36" to 48"

Dual reef spectrum LED light fixtures are controlled wirelessly with a LOOP Bluetooth controller and your mobile phone/tablet, it's easier than ever to program and control your LED lights, wave pumps, DC pumps, monitor water temperature, and more. The Orbit Marine IC PRO produces a vibrant...

current-usa.com

 

[James M]

yea but "Dual" 36"-48" is 72 W total (2 lights) and 90 degree lenses.
Should be "use-able" for stuff..
At 100% theoretically should ht about 100 PAR at the substrate level.

Orbit Marine IC PRO Dual LED with App Bluetooth Control 36" to 48"

Dual reef spectrum LED light fixtures are controlled wirelessly with a LOOP Bluetooth controller and your mobile phone/tablet, it's easier than ever to program and control your LED lights, wave pumps, DC pumps, monitor water temperature, and more. The Orbit Marine IC PRO produces a vibrant...

current-usa.com

$400 for two weak lights
Better off getting an AI blade for that price

 

[oreo54]

$400 for two weak lights
Better off getting an AI blade for that price

Yea but o/p wants to go with a "system". As such best to advise what said system could "do" and not do.
Except for giving a "guesstimate" of par output, rest is up to others..
They could get a few Nicrews as well for cheaper.
2 AI Primes on sale as well.

 

[MacKReefer]

my budget is around $400 for lights + or - .

 

[MacKReefer]

Yeah, the orbit lights are pretty wimpy. . . Not the worst but there are better options.

What's the budget?

budget is around $400. I probably could go as $500.

 

[exnisstech]

A little more than your budget but a reefbreeder photon 32 would be a nice light for a 40g breeder I think
They've been on sale for around $600 recently.

EDIT: not part of the orbit system but I'm not sure staying in a certain system is worth sacrificing good lighting for, it's not like you have to go in and change settings a lot once they're dialed in. Lighting is one of those too much is just enough items for me as they can just be dialed down but you can't get more out of them than they have the ability to deliver.

 

[Spare time]

budget is around $400. I probably could go as $500.

You could do the following

2 noopsyche k7 mini

2-3 reebrite lumilite pro's

2 quantas

2 AI blades

1 maxspect razor

2 maxspect 65w jumps

3 maxpect 30w jumps

 

[exnisstech]

You should have waited til the sale started

Even 2 Noopsyche K7 in that budget. I run 6 over my 180g and everything is doing great. I'm even able to get 300 par on the bottom where my derasa clam refused

 

[noopsyche]

Good evening OP. Here’s a Black Friday deal(see my signature) , feel free to drop by

 

[MacKReefer]

You could do the following

2 noopsyche k7 mini

2-3 reebrite lumilite pro's

2 quantas

2 AI blades

1 maxspect razor

2 maxspect 65w jumps

3 maxpect 30w jumps

where can i find noopsyche k7 minis

 

[oreo54]

where can i find noopsyche k7 minis

Noopsyche K7 Mini 60W APP wifi control

Noo-Psyche K7 Mini is an Brand New Marine Aquarium coral light with Smart App WiFi Control. Category: Pet light for aquarium reef illumination Size: Φ116*55 mm Weight: 0.35 Kg Power: 60 W Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A Warranty: one year

noopsychereeflight.com

 

[mtraylor]

OP. So what did you go with?

 

[MacKReefer]

I believe I'm going to go with the AI Blades. 2 grows and 1 glow. Why you ask? I just watched a BRS video that they tested multi light fixtures to be like the sky and sun. It happens that the Blades match it perfectly. the spectrum was right with these lights. Later down the road I may add a kessel or a hydra to the mix. I do have one question. can you grow sps with the Blades. I know that these lights are out of my budget but I can get the grow and as soon as I can get the glow. I think I'll be using these lights on my future tanks as well. What do you think?

 

[nereefpat]

I wouldn't use BRS infomercials to pick my lighting choice. The same company owns BRS and AI.