Lighting for a FOWLR

bucs_fan · 02/25/2017, 05:19 PM

I want to purchase some new lights for my 700g FOWLR, I don't want the algae to spike too much, but want something controllable with a blue/white mix. Any suggestions? Ideas? I currently have a homemade LED set up that work great for no algae, but isn't quite what I am looking for as far as color. It's a 8' X 3' footprint. Thanks in advance for any input.

P.s. I would also like to add a anemone so a light that would work for that would be a bonus.

Socaltoaz · 02/25/2017, 06:18 PM

I have 6 radions that I run around 20% intensity and have no issues with excessive algae growth.

Socaltoaz · 02/25/2017, 06:18 PM

Sorry- I have a 1000 gallon total system.

dave.m · 02/25/2017, 07:52 PM

With no photosynthesizing invertebrates to worry about in a FOWLR tank you can go for much more natural colour lights. Also, you won't need the intensity of light required to keep corals. You just want something that shows the natural beauty of your fishes' colours. You can aim for something less blue like 8000° to 12000° Kelvin in colour temperature, and about half the wattage needed for corals. You haven't mentioned how tall the tank is so it's difficult to make more specific suggestions.

Dave.M

CrayolaViolence · 02/25/2017, 07:58 PM

I'm pretty sure it will be safe to say, if you have light (and the nutrients to support algae) you will have algae.

I don't use anything but natural room lighting on my FOWLR tank, it's pretty much the only way to guarantee no algae unless you are able to keep the water totally void of nutrients, even then some will just photosynthesize.
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DrDNA · 02/25/2017, 09:28 PM

I bought a few aquaticlife halo leds for a 36" deep 540g. I really like them.

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worm5406 · 02/26/2017, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bucs_fan

I want to purchase some new lights for my 700g FOWLR, .......... It's a 8' X 3' footprint. ......

P.s. I would also like to add a anemone so a light that would work for that would be a bonus.

That is almost a 4 foot tall tank to make it 700g of water. (47 inches or so)

To add an anemone... as you asked... Lets let some other people better with PAR at that depth answer.

Sand bed??

bucs_fan · 02/26/2017, 01:01 PM

Thank you for the responses. The tank is 4' tall, I have rock that stacks probably 2 1/2' to 3' tall and I do have a sand bed.

DrDNA · 02/26/2017, 08:30 PM

You could try the 165w ecoxotic cannons. They are pricey though, around $600 a pop

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02/25/2017, 05:19 PM	#1
bucs_fan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Tan Valley Posts: 254	Lighting for a FOWLR I want to purchase some new lights for my 700g FOWLR, I don't want the algae to spike too much, but want something controllable with a blue/white mix. Any suggestions? Ideas? I currently have a homemade LED set up that work great for no algae, but isn't quite what I am looking for as far as color. It's a 8' X 3' footprint. Thanks in advance for any input. P.s. I would also like to add a anemone so a light that would work for that would be a bonus. __________________ Keep your reef hand strong! Reef'n ain't easy! Current Tank Info: 718g FOWLR

02/25/2017, 06:18 PM	#2
Socaltoaz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,128	I have 6 radions that I run around 20% intensity and have no issues with excessive algae growth. __________________ Please allow me to humbly share my build thread. Over 2.5 years of planning and construction of our dream home and dream tank. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2477486

02/25/2017, 06:18 PM	#3
Socaltoaz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,128	Sorry- I have a 1000 gallon total system. __________________ Please allow me to humbly share my build thread. Over 2.5 years of planning and construction of our dream home and dream tank. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2477486

02/25/2017, 07:52 PM	#4
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	With no photosynthesizing invertebrates to worry about in a FOWLR tank you can go for much more natural colour lights. Also, you won't need the intensity of light required to keep corals. You just want something that shows the natural beauty of your fishes' colours. You can aim for something less blue like 8000° to 12000° Kelvin in colour temperature, and about half the wattage needed for corals. You haven't mentioned how tall the tank is so it's difficult to make more specific suggestions. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

02/25/2017, 07:58 PM	#5
CrayolaViolence Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,867	I'm pretty sure it will be safe to say, if you have light (and the nutrients to support algae) you will have algae. I don't use anything but natural room lighting on my FOWLR tank, it's pretty much the only way to guarantee no algae unless you are able to keep the water totally void of nutrients, even then some will just photosynthesize. . __________________ "The good thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not." Neil deGrasse Tyson Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef tank

02/25/2017, 09:28 PM	#6
DrDNA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 1,152	I bought a few aquaticlife halo leds for a 36" deep 540g. I really like them. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ O O o o O O o o o o o o O <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< Jeff Current Tank Info: 300g and 540g on one system, 165g sump, lifereef VS3-72 skimmer, LED lighting

02/26/2017, 01:01 PM	#8
bucs_fan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Tan Valley Posts: 254	Thank you for the responses. The tank is 4' tall, I have rock that stacks probably 2 1/2' to 3' tall and I do have a sand bed. __________________ Keep your reef hand strong! Reef'n ain't easy! Current Tank Info: 718g FOWLR

02/26/2017, 08:30 PM	#9
DrDNA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 1,152	You could try the 165w ecoxotic cannons. They are pricey though, around $600 a pop Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ O O o o O O o o o o o o O <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< <º)))>< Jeff Current Tank Info: 300g and 540g on one system, 165g sump, lifereef VS3-72 skimmer, LED lighting