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Advice? LED on a 30" cube tank with no dark areas

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Floppy, Aug 25, 2015.

  1. Aug 25, 2015 #1
    Floppy Walford

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    Good afternoon, curious if everyone would think I could get a 24 inch LED light fixture over a 30 inch cube and not have dark areas? Keeping in mind not only the 3 inches on each side but also the 30 inches front to back. Thinking of the Current USA Orbt Marine Pro LED 24" to 36". Wife wants the sleek look of a fixture and not a hanging kit.
     
  2. Aug 25, 2015 #2
    MadManMadrid Iowa City

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    I talked to someone that had a 40 breeder with the 36 inch light she said it wasnt enough you would need two for a 40 breeder.
     
  3. Aug 25, 2015 #3
    new2salt Mingo

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    Current orbit marine light is slim and sleek but IMO the PAR sucks I'd find a better light
     
  4. Aug 25, 2015 #4
    oddhobbies101 Pella

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    I would try the Reefbreeders photon 24
    It's controllable sunset sunrise
     
  5. Aug 25, 2015 #5
    Armydog

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    They have tank mounts for the hydra 26. Also i love the look of my ai primes with tank mounts. The primes are on sale right now also on saltwateraquarium.com
     
  6. Aug 25, 2015 #6
    oddhobbies101 Pella

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    The photons now have a tank now included
     
  7. Aug 25, 2015 #7
    bladerunner des moines

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    I have one over my 29g cube and its amazing!
     
  8. Aug 25, 2015 #8
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I have radion xr30 pros over my 93 cubes. One over each. My tanks dimensions are 30x30x24 tall and it lights it perfectly.
     
  9. Aug 25, 2015 #9
    Foo

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    +1 RadionXR30 lights the 93 perfect. I run the arm mount also.
     
  10. Aug 25, 2015 #10
    Floppy Walford

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    Thanks for all the responses.
    Radion XR30 is rated for less than a 20 inch tank, and at $550 each it is also the most expensive.
    Photon 24 is second most at $330, but only need one
    Hydra 26, similar to the Radion is rated for tanks less than 20 inch at $270
    AI Prime, rated for an 18 inch tank but least expensive per at $180 and an interesting wifi feature.

    So out of these it looks like 2 AI Primes would be best. But at a total of $360 for 2 may cause me to spread out the purchases to protect the wallet. Am I correct on the above?
     
  11. Aug 25, 2015 #11
    Armydog

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    You'll love the primes if you get them
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2015 #12
    Armydog

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    You can control them from the MyAi app on your phone
     
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  13. Aug 25, 2015 #13
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    I have to have my obligatory plug for the Kessil A360W. It's wide so it should work with the coverage.
     
  14. Aug 26, 2015 #14
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

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    The radions are rated at a 30x30 spread and I don't think you will get as much par at a deeper level with the primes. If you went with ai you would be better served with a pair of hydra 26's
     
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