LED strip lighting for coral ?

[DESNJ]

Dear All, about to shut down my leaky NC28 and set up a 60 gallon, 48" tank. Trying to make a decision regarding lighting for soft corals, acans etc that are happy in the NC28. I have a quad T5 but I'd prefer to use an LED strip installed on the top of the tank, not hanging (wife hates aquarium light leaking into room other than from the tank itself). Sort of thinking about Current USA Orbit but not sure that's going to be strong enough. Any recommendations or experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

 

[mcgyvr]

In general the current orbit units are ok (at best) for shallower tanks with lower light demanding corals..
You could be alright depending on the dimensions of the tank and where you place the corals (up higher in rock work,etc..)
But I would suggest going a different route..

 

[DESNJ]

Many thanks for reply - tank is 25" deep. Do you think my old quad t5 be a better option, or should I go with a couple of the better hanging LED's and retrofit them into a canopy ?

 

[artieg]

Reefbrite is also an option. I use their 72-inch XHOs. Very low profile, sit on top of tank.