Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light, 36-48 Inch Adjustable Full Spectrum Ultra Bright Lights for Live Fish and Plant Saltwater Tanks 6 On-Demand Weather Effects Wireless Control with Loop App

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The difference between EcoteTech Marine’s Radion XR GEN6 Series and the GEN5 series i that the G6 has a little bit more light spread, draws a little bit more power, and brings out some extra fluorescence in your corals. The following review is an addition to what I said about Kessil LED lights in the section about the A160WE model. I strongly suggest that you read the that section first and then continue here. This has been the case with many reef aquariums and there are many users reporting that shorter photoperiods combined with after-lights feeding yield the best results.

When I first encountered this unit, I was kind of surprised that it only consumes 15 Watts of power. The Hydra HD is a very well-thought, all-in-one solution for every reefer who would like to have full hands-on control over their marine tank. If you value decent controllability and the possibility to operate the unit from a distance then this LED light is for your saltwater tank. Here are two photos showing the progressive growth of LPS, mushrooms and soft corals under a single IC LED fixture, that hangs over a 10-gallon reef tank with a depth of 10 inches: This means that with everything else being equal (watts, lumens, source, length, and PAR) one lighting fixture could still grow plants better than the other if it has more PUR.The best lighting for reef tanks is constructed of aluminum, plastic, and metal of the highest quality, which are sturdy and long-lasting. The Aluminium has a super-thin body, is easily adjustable with the tank’s glass, and illuminates all corners of the tank. Some LED lights are water-resistant whereas others are not. The water-resistant lights improve the life of the lights and save costs. Cooling Fan Perform regular water tests and if something seems off – do more research and find out the possible cause.

inch deep tank with mostly LPS corals: Current USA Orbit Marine LED / VIPARSPECTRA 165W / Abi Tuna Blue 23W SPS corals thrive like there’s no tomorrow and there’s an overall “pop” and shimmer that realistically rivals what you see when you do reef diving. And anAnd that’s not just Montipora but also Acropora which, although more demanding, still appeared very healthy. To supply your saltwater reef tank with adequate LED lighting you’d want to be familiar with how both worlds operate. I’ve taken all of that information into consideration when listing the best options for your tank anyway. This way you’ll get the most of your lighting while compromising with the organisms’ individual requirements. I’ve personally seen tremendous growth in SPS corals with a couple of A160WE Tuna Blue fixtures. Each of these aquariums was between 20 and 24 inches in height. In my opinion, it’s only worth getting the XR30 PRO G6 if the depth of your saltwater tank goes beyond 25 inches.

However, in the saltwater part of the hobby, most tanks have an unconventional form and their dimensions and depth can greatly vary. Narrow lensing which allows for deep water penetration (30 and 60-degree lensing on the 12W and 23W bulbs respectively) Get the Kessil A500X if you have a 24+ inches deep tank and want to be able to look after SPS corals either right away or in the future. Author’s note: This is all in layman’s terms, and I’m no plant biologist by any means. I’m simply experienced in looking after aquariums.Kessil Logic feature which ensures that the vital for coral growth wavelengths are in the right spectral proportion (great if you’re a beginner)

I’ve found that for maximum efficiency and healthy coral growth, I would have to position the light high and dim the intensity. Anyway, I’ve run the numbers and in most cases, where you don’t own a super deep tank of 28″ with high-light demanding SPS corals, the AI Hydra 32 HD wins over the 64 series.There are 3 upper-class Kessil LED lights that have proved great results when ued for coral growth: Only the intensity would be okay to play around with, and that’s still once or twice a month and in the ballpark of 2 to 5%. 5. Build of the fixture and longevity Since most LED reef lights come with a customizable spectrum, I will need to discuss the settings further. Of course, not all low-budget lighting will deliver, so you have to make sure you’re getting something that has been thoroughly tested by someone else.