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Hi Maria,
We do not stock them. You can call Current USA at 760-727-7011 or email them through their website: http://current-usa.com/support/about/
I'm sure its something that Current USA deals with frequently.
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Hi Maria,
We do not stock them. You can call Current USA at 760-727-7011 or email them through their website: http://current-usa.com/support/about/
I'm sure its something that Current USA deals with frequently.
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Hi 23cnhit,
The Orbit Marine uses 0.25W LED's. Which LED's are needed really depends on the size/dimensions of the aquariums as well as the type of corals you plan to keep.
Please feel free to give us a call at 800-566-3474 and we will happy to get more information from you and give you some suggestions.
rorroreef
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I have a 180g fowlr that measures 72x30x20t. Not really planning on adding corals or perhaps just softies in the future. How much of the 30" front to back do you think an orbit pro would cover if I am just using the legs to sit the light on the tank? Thanks for your help.
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Being a shallow tank at 20", the coverage will actually be a little narrower as the light doesn't get a chance to spread out. We would expect the PRO to cover about 13"-15" and the regular Orbit to cover about 18"-20". Either way, you would need two strips.
backdraft310
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Hello Marine Depot, So my question is this. I was looking at getting the current orbit reef pro light. My tank is 36 3/16 X 18 1/4 X 16 15/16. Would this light cover the tank well? Should I hang it or just put it on the top with the feet? I have just LPS coral right now but would like to get some SPS at some point. Do you think it would support a clam?
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Hi brackdraft310,
To get better coverage, you will definitely want to suspend the fixture. We would say probably about 6" to 10" above the aquarium. The light should work well for LPS and clams (higher light clams like the crocea or maxima should be placed on the upper half of the aquarium). For sps, lower light sps (birdsnest, many montipora, pocillopora's) should be fine. However, higher light SPS will require a second strip or a more-powerful fixture (such as the MaxSpect Razor).
backdraft310
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Thanks for the response!
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backdraft310
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So other question for you,LED lights and par meters. How accurate are the meters with LEDs?
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Par meters are great for measuring visible light. They can also be a good general guide for aquariums. Or, help you track the performance of a light over time. However, spectrum plays a big part in the par reading: in that a red light will give you a much higher par reading than a blue light. So, the actual number itself may not be as helpful and may not always be effective in comparing one light source to another.
backdraft310
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Thanks, I guess I will go by what the coral tell me [emoji6]
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Hi mkmslc,
Since the aquarium is fairly deep, two Orbit Pro's maybe sufficient for LPS but will not be enough for SPS: unless you keep the SPS ONLY towards the upper few inches of the aquarium. For this application, we'd recommend the two of the more-powerful 27" MaxSpect Razors.
Hi,
I currently have the orbit marine 48"-60" LED fixture on my standard 75g tank. I'm lookin to keep LPS and softies and I'm wondering if I should supplement with an orbit marine pro 36-48" or if I can get away with another of the cheaper 48" non pro models?
In other words, how does adding another fixture increase PAR and PUR values for these lights?
Thanks
I currently have the orbit marine 48"-60" LED fixture on my standard 75g tank. I'm lookin to keep LPS and softies and I'm wondering if I should supplement with an orbit marine pro 36-48" or if I can get away with another of the cheaper 48" non pro models?
In other words, how does adding another fixture increase PAR and PUR values for these lights?
Thanks
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Hi Kactai,
If your goal is LPS and softies, a second 48"-60" non-pro Orbit Marine fixture should do the trick.
If you may be wanting to keep SPS coral, clams or some of the higher-light anemones, then you will want to go ahead and add a 48"-60" Orbit Marine Pro.
Let us know if there is anything else we can help with.
leemchildress
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I have a 60 gallon cube (24 x 24 x 24) which I am in the process of setting up. I was really considering a Kessil 360w but I'm almost worried my wife will hate the shimmer and I'm concerned about shadowing. If I were to put two Marine Orbit Pro 24-36" on my tank, would I still be able to have a clam and some SPS?
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Hi leemchildress,
Two Orbit Marine Pro's, which would be the same as the DUAL Orbit Marine Pro fixture, would be sufficient to keep clams and SPS. However, at this price range you may also want to take a look at the Hydra 52HD or the Radion: both offer significantly more power and more functionality for about the same price.
Lighting ideas
Lighting ideas
Looking at getting a 30L x30W x20H aquarium. And am looking at lighting options. Saw these lights and was wondering if they would work for my intended application:
24-36 Inch DUAL Orbit
I plan on hanging them up to 10" from the top of the aquarium and want to keep a mixed reef with corals requiring high light output
I have read through this thread and see you suggesting the Maxspect 27 Inch Razor 15,000K regularly. If the Orbits would not be optimal for my set up, if not, what would you recommend to get coverage over the tank?
And not light related, but for powerheads. Looking at either Maxspect Gyre XF130 or VorTech MP10wQD for flow. Will two of the Vortechs work? These will be mounted to back wall of tank.
Thank you for your time.
Lighting ideas
Looking at getting a 30L x30W x20H aquarium. And am looking at lighting options. Saw these lights and was wondering if they would work for my intended application:
24-36 Inch DUAL Orbit
I plan on hanging them up to 10" from the top of the aquarium and want to keep a mixed reef with corals requiring high light output
- Would I be able to keep SPS in other than the top tier of the aquarium, if not about how far from top would I have to place them?
- Would they provide enough coverage to the entire tank?
- And finally, can they be synced to one another in terms of exact time of day for ramping programs, lighting schedule with one unit and the other acting as a slave unit, etc?
I have read through this thread and see you suggesting the Maxspect 27 Inch Razor 15,000K regularly. If the Orbits would not be optimal for my set up, if not, what would you recommend to get coverage over the tank?
And not light related, but for powerheads. Looking at either Maxspect Gyre XF130 or VorTech MP10wQD for flow. Will two of the Vortechs work? These will be mounted to back wall of tank.
Thank you for your time.
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Very unique dimensions. Should be fun to aquascape!
The Orbit Dual Pro should work fine for a mixed reef with SPS on the upper 1/2 of the aquarium. You may need more than 10" to get proper coverage as the Orbit Pro's have narrower 60-degree lens. Using a custom bracket to set the lights further apart may also do the trick. With the Orbit Dual Pro, the controller will control the two lights as one, so one will mimic / sync-with the other.
For a 30" x 30", we would probably go with a Radion Pro ourselves. The wide angle lens upgrade will help you to get a full coverage. The 170W of power will also come in quite handy for SPS corals. The 27" Razor, also a great light, will not do as good of a job covering the 30" from front to back.
As for the pumps, either will be a good option. A 78 gallon tank is toward the upper end of the capacity for two MP10's, so having more-open rock work would be preferable.
If you have any other questions, please let us know
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