LOOKING FOR LIGHTING FOR A 65 GAL TANK IS 2 AI PRIMES 16 HD A GOOD PICK ?
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GOOD LEDS FOR MY 65 GAL TANK
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mickeysreef <*))))<
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depends on the dimensions of the tank and what you plan to keep in there
Fish and coral
36×18×24 that's the dimension
mickeysreef <*))))<
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you might be able to keep some low light corals in there. probably will need to go with one more light for even coverage
Any advice on leds that you would recommend?
mickeysreef <*))))<
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I like those ai primes and you can always add more down the line if you need it. I guess it's up to your budget though. I've always bought cheap lights that I'm never happy with - did buy some that I haven't unboxed yet, they seem like a better set since they have a decent controller but again haven't used them yet.
hoping to go the kessil route on my next build.
but you can't go wrong with prime, Hydra, kessil, radion. others will chime in that there's plenty of good lights for less money and they're probably right.
hoping to go the kessil route on my next build.
but you can't go wrong with prime, Hydra, kessil, radion. others will chime in that there's plenty of good lights for less money and they're probably right.
I had a 75 gal with t5 I had to move so I got a biocube it been running for about a month I am really not happy with the size so I think I can fit a 65 gal in the space so I can use all the equipment I had on the 75 except the t5 which is 48 inch so I want to move to leds
Going from my 65 gal to a 90 gal and looking for a return pump how much GPH should the pump be
I agree with going to the Hydra 32s. Adding another Prime could give you more spread, but for a 24" deep tank, you'll probably want something a bit stronger to light all the way to the bottom. Of course, depends on what corals you're looking to grow. Check out this thread:
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Would two AI Prime 16HD's be enough for a 75 gallon?
Currently upgrading from a 40 gallon with 2 Chinese black boxes to a 75 gallon. I'm really trying to find a way to not have to have those ugly boxes on top of my nice big new tank within a reasonable budget. I was thinking about a used set of high end lights like some A360's etc. But I just...
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nightmarepl
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in theory arent hydras basically 2 AI prime 16s side by side? so your depth break isnt going to change much im curious i had the same concernI agree with going to the Hydra 32s. Adding another Prime could give you more spread, but for a 24" deep tank, you'll probably want something a bit stronger to light all the way to the bottom. Of course, depends on what corals you're looking to grow. Check out this thread:
Would two AI Prime 16HD's be enough for a 75 gallon?
Currently upgrading from a 40 gallon with 2 Chinese black boxes to a 75 gallon. I'm really trying to find a way to not have to have those ugly boxes on top of my nice big new tank within a reasonable budget. I was thinking about a used set of high end lights like some A360's etc. But I just...
you can look into the new R24 90w By current USA i have a R24 52w on my 90 gallon but mines only 20 inches deep with 2 inch sand bed basically 18 inches and that light works pretty well for me given the fact i dont have SPS
prime 16s are nice you would just have to keep them right off the top water level and keep high demanded light corals on the upper portion of your landscape. imo