I have a 300 gallon soon to be reef. 96" x30"x24"... is 3 enough? I also wanted to know the difference in the manual dimmer and the one with the timer
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I can't speak to the sizing questions, but definitely get a programmable timer if you can. I got the TT-AL12 (full spectrum lighting with programmable timer and remote). It runs through a full day/night cycle, and can be programmed by the hour or half hour so it can shift gradually from night to dawn, to midday and then through the evening cycle. To do that manually would have you constantly fiddling with the light and it would be difficult to get the levels (% total power) the same each hour of each day. Plus, the remote is nice for when I want to quickly shift the lighting to see something. I can't speak to the sizing questions, but definitely get a programmable timer if you can. I got the TT-AL12 (full spectrum lighting with programmable timer and remote). It runs through a full day/night cycle, and can be programmed by the hour or half hour so it can shift gradually from night to dawn, to midday and then through the evening cycle. To do that manually would have you constantly fiddling with the light and it would be difficult to get the levels (% total power) the same each hour of each day. Plus, the remote is nice for when I want to quickly shift the lighting to see something.
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I think 3 will be enough for 96" if you space them out lengthwise and hang them 14" or more above the water surface. I hang both of mine at 14". One is set at 50%B & 50%W for candy cane, mushroom, hammer, jasmine & brain. The other one is set at 70%B & 70%W for rose anemone, monti carp and maxima clam.
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I have two on a 90Gal which is 48" long, so I would go with four in your case. They are dimmable, both actinic/blue and white light separately. I got a timer that controls the actinic and white separately so that when the blue turns on, all blue on both lights go on at the same time and the timer does the same with the white. Gives you a wakeup and night time actinic, I run the actinic and the white together all day. Works great. If you use their manual dimmer, you cannot have all timed the same, close maybe, but not together.
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I would go with 4. I use three on my 180 bowfront. And the manual dimmer gives you control on how much tint you have, I love it because I like to keep my spectrum really blue. I don't find the timer really important because you can always buy a timer and plug it in
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I only have a 29 gallon and my tank is loving the lights. My personal opinion is that it would be better to run two with a 60 gallon. Current is great though. You will love it!
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No, I think you need 2 I have a 90 gallon 48x18x24. The lights are only about 3 inches wide So you probably need 1 in the front and 1 in the back. My corals responded immediately to the lighting. I only have soft corals
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I have a 65 gal (36" wide, 24" high, 18" deep) mixed reef (including fish, clams, sps, lps and a few softies) and have 2 36-48" units, obviously affixed as 36". Everything is great especially my maxima and derasa clams, euphillia, Birdsnest, all lps great. Oddly the softies don't grow as fast. I love the lights, you could start with one unit and add more later if u want.
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The unit is exactly 24" in length with extenders on both sides that will extend the total out 26". I have a 48" wide 60 gal tank with a bar at the top in the center so I use 2 of the 24" units. I tried a 48" unit first but the center bar wouldn't allow the unit to sit securely. The units come with a single led bulb, but will house 3. You will want at least 2 bulbs per unit. In spite of the expense, I now have 3 bulbs per unit. Beware of knocking them into the tank! I managed to ruin one of the units by doing so! Best of luck!
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I have 36" wide 75 gallon tank and I have one of these up. Had it about 2 months my corals are doing ok so far. I have mostly soft corals and a few lps corals. I've noticed my soft corals have lost some color right under the light so its a little stronger than my 150w metal halide. Any wider and I would suggest 2 of these though as the light drops off pretty fast on the edges of my tank, but my soft corals are ok with that
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I would sayou no I have a 90 gal and have to run a 48 " florescent as well.it is dim with just the orbit your zoas my be ok with only a single light .
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McKAy105, Did you buy this? I am shopping for LED lighting for my 30" deep 150g tank, and would love feedback or other recommendations! Thanks!
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I have the 24" light on a 29 gal tank which is also 30" long. It sits on my glass versa top on legs about an inch tall. Provides great light - enough to grow plants and lots if algae. The moonlights are neat ! I think you can use the 24" and save some money unless you need the 30" light to rest on the sides of the tank. The LED lights are the best !
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you have to measure the top of your tank - it sits on the edge from side to side. The 24" will have fewer lights than a longer one. I have three 48" lights on my 90 gal tank that is 48" wide, 18" from front to back and 36" deep.
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I am using the 300 watt in a 120 gallon for aquaculture, it seems to handle very well, even outside. I would probably use 2 or a larger one for 300 gallon?
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My aquarium is 36" wide... and the light provides plenty of light, on hot days the lights warm the water - depending on the fish or the environment you have you may then opt to run the blue light's (moon light) setting only. Otherwise you should have plenty of simulated reef light.
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I use to used 2 of these for low light plants on my standard tetra "55" g tank (its actually more like 48g and mis-sold as 55.. but I digress) the 24"-36", it has 4 rows of lights that only cover about 17.5" in the center of that 24" space, the 36" is just max leg extension. I removed one leg from each light and put the de-legged side on the center brace (I put a 1" bar on top of the brace to keep lights level), pushing the 2 lights together they fit snugly on top. It worked well for low light aquarium plants like anubias , java fern, vals, mosses, and marimo. However if you want medium light plants I'd strongly advise a different brand made for plant growth.. or just get 6500kelvnin cfls bulbs and clamp on lamps (3-4x) if you don't mind the look of them. I've upgraded to a 2 bulb 6500k t5 light over my "55"g now.
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Get two. I love mine. No problems with the lights or the company. My corals and fish are doing amazing. Was definately worth the money.
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The measurement of the top of your aquarium will determine the size of the led light you need. Example 30 inch by 30 inch, you need three 24 inch light and just expand the adjustable legs to accommodate the remaining space.
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I have a 37 gallons planted tank and it's working for me. I'm using all 3 light modules though. So you may want to consider doing the same thing.
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I would say you will need 2 at minimum. You will have to hang fixtures at height that will give you the spread you are looking for to cover your tank.This light has been very good to me with LPS and a few SPS corals because it is adjustable for intensity. I have 2 over a 55 gal. (48" Long) tank. In 2 months I have seen a lot of new growth in my corals.