Diving back in.

[Nano_reeferRI]

With a year or less worth of experience I'm deciding to jump back into this hobby with a little help from a friend. I was given a 40 breeder tank. I'd ultimately like to turn it into a mixed reef. I have this fluval LED fixture that seems pretty bright. Has anyone run the 35 inch model over a 40 breeder before? What are you growing under it? How's the growth rate? Just trying to Guage if I've got enough light. I've been looking and can't seem to find a watt per gallon scale for LED lamps. Any first hand input is welcome! Thanks!

-Sheldon

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[elweshomayor]

With a year or less worth of experience I'm deciding to jump back into this hobby with a little help from a friend. I was given a 40 breeder tank. I'd ultimately like to turn it into a mixed reef. I have this fluval LED fixture that seems pretty bright. Has anyone run the 35 inch model over a 40 breeder before? What are you growing under it? How's the growth rate? Just trying to Guage if I've got enough light. I've been looking and can't seem to find a watt per gallon scale for LED lamps. Any first hand input is welcome! Thanks!

-Sheldon

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Im not sure about the LEDs that you have, but you can maybe buy a PAR meter and see if you got enough light for the corals you want. Hopefully someone here knows the lights that you have! welcome back

 

[A sea K]

I would try and google some reviews on the exact light you have for some more info from users. The light I think you have looks to be aimed more at fresh water planted tanks.

 

[Nano_reeferRI]

I would try and google some reviews on the exact light you have for some more info from users. The light I think you have looks to be aimed more at fresh water planted tanks.

It does say marine and reef on the box.

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[TokiHacker]

It does say marine and reef on the box.

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These are just basic leds, not 3w leds. ran two on a 55 for a while, grew softies and polyps no problem along with LPS (euphylia? Bad at spelling)

anything further needs better leds.