My new 450 Gal "pail"

[msr224]

Hi bmco,

I am planning on replacing my 4 x 250 MHs over my 300 gallon SPS tank with LEDs. The tank measures 96" L x 24" W x 30" H. How many 156 fixtures would you recommend? Also, what are the dimensions of your tank (sorry if you already stated these)?

Thanks! Beautiful tank you have there!

CS, you should be able to light that tank with 5 of the PR156W models based on what I've read about them. The W model has honeycomb optics designed to spread the light versus the regular 156 which is designed to penetrate deep tanks.

 

[bmco]

Hi bmco,

I am planning on replacing my 4 x 250 MHs over my 300 gallon SPS tank with LEDs. The tank measures 96" L x 24" W x 30" H. How many 156 fixtures would you recommend? Also, what are the dimensions of your tank (sorry if you already stated these)?

Thanks! Beautiful tank you have there!

Hi,
Sorry for the late reply.
My tank size is: L 98 inches , H 36 inches , W 34 inches.

I would recommend 6 units for SPS dominated tank. The same I have. I guess you can manage with 5 but I prefer wider spread.
For soft & LPS corals, 5 will be fine.

 

[bmco]

Incredible tank. I was wondering what method you use for introducing sps into your system. Do you dip them or QT them?

I QT SPS corals only with Coral RX Pro dip. I don't dip Lps corals Since it may damage them.
Zoanthids and other rock\stone base corals/mushrooms I dip with fresh water.

 

[david00061]

Your tank looks great. Thank you for sharing this with us.
And big thanks for the step by step LED light test. I am going to start a build in October. Tank won't be done till then. I will be grateful if you follow along and gave your advice

 

[Phoenix912]

Hello

Your tank is really amazing!

Your LED ramp really interesting I contact Orphek Switzerland for an offer!

But according to you as a user, how module I should put on my tank 670L 160x70cm h60cm?

is that two modules are sufficient for the full SPS / LPS

thank you.



Sorry I translated with google

 

[bmco]

Hello

Your tank is really amazing!

Your LED ramp really interesting I contact Orphek Switzerland for an offer!

But according to you as a user, how module I should put on my tank 670L 160x70cm h60cm?

is that two modules are sufficient for the full SPS / LPS

thank you.



Sorry I translated with google

Thanks Phoenix912,

I recommend 4 units with 60' lens. It will look great and cover well. 4 units will be great for LPS/SPS tank.

 

[Phoenix912]

Wouaw

Unfortunately four units will not be possible for my purse!

 

[bmco]

You can always start with 3 units. If you have a problem you can add T5 or T8-led fixture to compensate light on corner shadowed areas.

 

[Phoenix912]

yes this may be an idea

thank you

 

[david00061]

After using LED's for 4 months, do you think you will ever go back to MH?

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

I QT SPS corals only with Coral RX Pro dip. I don't dip Lps corals Since it may damage them.
Zoanthids and other rock\stone base corals/mushrooms I dip with fresh water.

Awesome thanks for the info. that helps out a bunch!! Seems like your proactive on trying to put the least stress on the corals.

How long do your f/w dips take?

 

[SaltwaterAdict]

This is the coolest tanks! I love how close proximity the corals are and doing good. It looks so nicely filled in.

Your tank gets my mouth watering every time I look at it!!

 

[bmco]

After using LED's for 4 months, do you think you will ever go back to MH?

Are you joking?

Never again!! :wavehand:

 

[bmco]

Thanks guys.

Awesome thanks for the info. that helps out a bunch!! Seems like your proactive on trying to put the least stress on the corals.

How long do your f/w dips take?

The dip takes about 8-10 minutes and I shake the rock few times in the water. After the dip I'm checking that no flatworm or snail eggs stick to the coral (and brush them out if found).

 

[david00061]

Are you joking?

Never again!! :wavehand:

Thats all I needed to hear!
I dont want to do this twice
LED's here I come :celeb1:

 

[qualitydaydream]

What an amazing tank, I'm also interested in the power supply, sump size, etc..

Your Aquascape is perfect!

I'm considering 2 PR-156W the 120* versions for a 225. Do you think 2 would cover that?

72" long X 24" wide x 30"

 

[Reef 101]

WOW I just priced 6 units of the 156w $4,600.00 to light my 180 I guess I can count that out for a while. :headwallblue:

 

[bmco]

What an amazing tank, I'm also interested in the power supply, sump size, etc..

Your Aquascape is perfect!

I'm considering 2 PR-156W the 120* versions for a 225. Do you think 2 would cover that?

72" long X 24" wide x 30"

Thanks qualitydaydream.

I think 2 units are not enough for that long tank. I'd recommend 4 unit for your tank.

 

[skom]

Awesome tank, such an inspiration. I was looking for some other tanks with Orphek's 156 and google brought me here I got 3 of the pr156w units and was trying to figure out a good photo period.

Since Orphek took their forum down, it's tough to find answers, or get information. Could you share your photo period? Like how many hours moonlights and how many hours full lighting?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[msr224]

Awesome tank, such an inspiration. I was looking for some other tanks with Orphek's 156 and google brought me here I got 3 of the pr156w units and was trying to figure out a good photo period.

Since Orphek took their forum down, it's tough to find answers, or get information. Could you share your photo period? Like how many hours moonlights and how many hours full lighting?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Welcome to RC Skom!!!!

You might also look at this thread. It is a monster build in Canada. It is also using Orphek LED Aquarium Lights.