Top 3 Choices For Lamp

dnguyen1 · 12/07/2017, 12:37 PM

Hello guys,

Let me give you a quick background on what I've got going on.

I had a 50g cube, went too crazy on it. I spent a lot of money and lost a lot of money. I had a failure but a realization the painful way that slow is the way to go.

Anyways, my budget constraints are real w/ expenses around the household.

I started over going a bit bigger to a 70g peninsula. 40"x24"x17" vs. 24"x24"x20".

I took my LED set up (MAXSPECT RAZOR 120W) from the 50g and am using it on the 70g. I upgraded the lens to go 120 degrees so I have better spread. The lamp is sitting lengthwise.

I'm definitely not looking to spend money if I don't have to. Do you guys think I can survive w/ this tank if I plan on having an SPS towards the top of the tank (this is in future, my vision is a single colony surrounded by softies).

If that is not feasible, I would like a clean look am an wondering what recommendation (most likely on the used market) would be recommended

I'm a bit confused due to the 40" length being a bit unconventional for length. Thanks guys.

scuzy · 12/07/2017, 01:00 PM

You can give a orphek Atlantic v4 a try it should cover your tank nicely.

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Cheapreef · 12/07/2017, 01:00 PM

You cold indeed if you keep the SPS within the light length, it could go from mid to top NP. Maxspect grow SPS perfectly fine.
If it were me I would try and find another identical light so you get better coverage and spread on the tank.

dnguyen1 · 12/07/2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheapreef

You cold indeed if you keep the SPS within the light length, it could go from mid to top NP. Maxspect grow SPS perfectly fine.
If it were me I would try and find another identical light so you get better coverage and spread on the tank.

If I could not afford another fixture cheapreef would you say that I can be okay as long as I keep everything within the light spread of the razor?

Cheapreef · 12/07/2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dnguyen1

If I could not afford another fixture cheapreef would you say that I can be okay as long as I keep everything within the light spread of the razor?

If you keep the SPS directly under the light footprint yes as long as your not hanging it too high. I have a few buddies with Razors that grow SPS like weeds under them.

clevername · 12/07/2017, 03:41 PM

totally fine and zero $$ spent

dnguyen1 · 12/07/2017, 06:21 PM

Awesome good to know wish I had gone 160w back in the day

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12/07/2017, 12:37 PM	#1
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	Top 3 Choices For Lamp Hello guys, Let me give you a quick background on what I've got going on. I had a 50g cube, went too crazy on it. I spent a lot of money and lost a lot of money. I had a failure but a realization the painful way that slow is the way to go. Anyways, my budget constraints are real w/ expenses around the household. I started over going a bit bigger to a 70g peninsula. 40"x24"x17" vs. 24"x24"x20". I took my LED set up (MAXSPECT RAZOR 120W) from the 50g and am using it on the 70g. I upgraded the lens to go 120 degrees so I have better spread. The lamp is sitting lengthwise. I'm definitely not looking to spend money if I don't have to. Do you guys think I can survive w/ this tank if I plan on having an SPS towards the top of the tank (this is in future, my vision is a single colony surrounded by softies). If that is not feasible, I would like a clean look am an wondering what recommendation (most likely on the used market) would be recommended I'm a bit confused due to the 40" length being a bit unconventional for length. Thanks guys. __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

12/07/2017, 06:21 PM	#7
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	Awesome good to know wish I had gone 160w back in the day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

12/07/2017, 01:00 PM	#2
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	You can give a orphek Atlantic v4 a try it should cover your tank nicely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12/07/2017, 01:00 PM	#3
Cheapreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,076	You cold indeed if you keep the SPS within the light length, it could go from mid to top NP. Maxspect grow SPS perfectly fine. If it were me I would try and find another identical light so you get better coverage and spread on the tank.

12/07/2017, 03:41 PM	#6
clevername Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, MO Posts: 1,125	totally fine and zero $$ spent