New Product! Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

[lex2lo]

If I got 2 of these for a 60 inch long tank would I be able to keep corals? They are only .25 watt right?

 

[MarineDepot]

New Product! Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

If I got 2 of these for a 60 inch long tank would I be able to keep corals? They are only .25 watt right?

Two of the 48-60" Orbit Marine lights would be great for a mixed reef. The individual LED diodes are 0.25 watts each with a total maximum wattage of 46 watts.

 

[weiserboy]

Hi, I got one of the 48 - 60 lights. I'm thinking of buying another. Can they be synced to come on at the same time or inked to use one timer?

 

[MarineDepot]

Sync?

Sync?

Hi, I got one of the 48 - 60 lights. I'm thinking of buying another. Can they be synced to come on at the same time or inked to use one timer?

We looked into this and haven't found any information anywhere that would indicate they can be synced and used together on a single timer (although we can certainly understand why that would be optimal).

 

[clearmotions]

Would the 18-24" model be okay for a 20 gallon tall tank with a torch coral and bubble tip anemone? Thanks!

 

[MarineDepot]

New Product! Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

Would the 18-24" model be okay for a 20 gallon tall tank with a torch coral and bubble tip anemone? Thanks!

This should be perfect for LPS corals in a 20 gallon tank. Just be sure place the coral appropriately in the aquarium.

 

[KCFITZ78]

I have a 65 gallon Hexagon Marine Aquairum with sand bottom, live rock, fish, a haddoni anemone and plan to keep corals too. The longest length light I can keep under the canopy is 2 foot long and could place two fixtures side by side. My tank is 28 inches deep, 25 inches across (flat to flat) and 28 inches across (corner to corner) and with 14 7/16 inch wide sides. Would this be a light fixture for my setup? 1 or 2?

 

[MarineDepot]

New Product! Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

I have a 65 gallon Hexagon Marine Aquairum with sand bottom, live rock, fish, a haddoni anemone and plan to keep corals too. The longest length light I can keep under the canopy is 2 foot long and could place two fixtures side by side. My tank is 28 inches deep, 25 inches across (flat to flat) and 28 inches across (corner to corner) and with 14 7/16 inch wide sides. Would this be a light fixture for my setup? 1 or 2?

With the depth and shape of your aquarium, I think you would be much happier with a pendant style light such as the Kessil A350 or A360 fixture.

 

[saltman123]

Could this be retro fit into a hood?

 

[MarineDepot]

New Product! Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

Could this be retro fit into a hood?

Yes, the Orbit Marine is perfectly suitable for installation inside a hood. The fixture does not include any kind of retro-fit hardware or suspension kit as it is designed to mount directly on the aquarium. Therefore, you will need to come up with a way to attach the fixture to your canopy.

 

[Midnightt]

I'm debating about this light for a refugium. I can't seem to find out if it will retain the settings on the coloration if I used the APEX to control it. I haven't decided on if that is actually going to happen cause I'm still finalizing all the plans.

 

[thebilljamin]

Would the 24 -36 " be able to have full coverage of a 36 bow front? (30x15x21)

 

[Tritons trident]

they can be synced they make a splitter

they can be synced they make a splitter

We looked into this and haven't found any information anywhere that would indicate they can be synced and used together on a single timer (although we can certainly understand why that would be optimal).

they can be synced they make a splitter
I Have tried it and was able to run two units on one controller and Power supply using the splitter i eventually opted to run two controllers and just synced then though the time setting and on and off times.

you only have to set the time of day independently then the rest can be done to both at the same time if the two ramps are together, as both will work from one remote being IR.

I have two of these units on a 45 gal bow front and i am growing everything i would hardly refer to these as toys,
if you have to turn down the intensity so they dont burn your corals my whites run a 4% minimum intensity and a max of 35% and the blues at minimum 35% and a max of 100% i may need to boost these values over time

 

[MarineDepot]

Good to know!

Good to know!

they can be synced they make a splitter
I Have tried it and was able to run two units on one controller and Power supply using the splitter i eventually opted to run two controllers and just synced then though the time setting and on and off times.

you only have to set the time of day independently then the rest can be done to both at the same time if the two ramps are together, as both will work from one remote being IR.

I have two of these units on a 45 gal bow front and i am growing everything i would hardly refer to these as toys,
if you have to turn down the intensity so they dont burn your corals my whites run a 4% minimum intensity and a max of 35% and the blues at minimum 35% and a max of 100% i may need to boost these values over time

Thanks for chiming in, Tritons trident. We appreciate the clarification and detailed explanation!

 

[xaflatoonx]

I have a 90 gallon 4x2x1.5

Can i be okay with 1 48-60?
or do i really have to buy 2?

i play to focus more on fish - but will have 100lbs LR and a few corals.

 

[MarineDepot]

Hi Xaflatoonx,

Thanks for your inquiry. One strip would be sufficient for liverock and fish.

For corals, you will need 2 strip or more; depending on what corals you plan to keep.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

 

[javdog2001]

72 Gallon Bowfront

72 Gallon Bowfront

I am thinking of purchasing this light for my 72 gallon bowfront. I have stocked mostly soft corals. Would one 48-60 be sufficient for my needs? Thanks!

 

[MarineDepot]

Hi Javdog2001,

Thanks for your inquiry. Most soft corals will be fine under this light. However, if you are looking to keep anything other than soft corals, you will need a stronger light or a second strip.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

 

[DamonG]

I really don't have a question, but a feedback. I just purchased a second orbit and the light levels with both are great! I'm running it on a 50 long and I actually had to turn the unit down a bit after adding the second. Things that I have found are :

1. The two sensors for remote changes are very, very forgiving in their pickup pattern. I had to actually put the remote almost touching the face in order for the other (next to it) to not pick up the changes I was making. With that in mind, I think I've gotten about 10 get max and have no problem with inputs not being recognized.

2. You can and I do, control 2 units with one remote. You still will have 2 controllers /displays.. But you operate with one remote. Much like the Reefbreeders..

3.the light levels indeed are high with 2 fixtures! Even with them being lower wattage diodes, theres a ton of them.. I haven't metered it yet, but I think i'm going to have to at some point because these things are really, really bright now.. Lol, I could do the old "look at them and if they hurt my eyes test", but I am just going by the brightness increase to my eye on comparison to my old breeders and they are indeed bright!

4. I called current 3 times prior to ordering my 2nd unit and the only things I was advised I possibly may not grow quickly with the 2 fixtures was maxima clams. And honestly, after seeing the two fixtures together, as skeptical as I was, I believe them.

Just my little feedback on the fixtures together as I've dug and not seen anyone else running 2 of them..

 

[MarineDepot]

Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

Current USA Orbit Marine LED Aquarium Light

I really don't have a question, but a feedback. I just purchased a second orbit and the light levels with both are great! I'm running it on a 50 long and I actually had to turn the unit down a bit after adding the second. Things that I have found are :

1. The two sensors for remote changes are very, very forgiving in their pickup pattern. I had to actually put the remote almost touching the face in order for the other (next to it) to not pick up the changes I was making. With that in mind, I think I've gotten about 10 get max and have no problem with inputs not being recognized.

2. You can and I do, control 2 units with one remote. You still will have 2 controllers /displays.. But you operate with one remote. Much like the Reefbreeders..

3.the light levels indeed are high with 2 fixtures! Even with them being lower wattage diodes, theres a ton of them.. I haven't metered it yet, but I think i'm going to have to at some point because these things are really, really bright now.. Lol, I could do the old "look at them and if they hurt my eyes test", but I am just going by the brightness increase to my eye on comparison to my old breeders and they are indeed bright!

4. I called current 3 times prior to ordering my 2nd unit and the only things I was advised I possibly may not grow quickly with the 2 fixtures was maxima clams. And honestly, after seeing the two fixtures together, as skeptical as I was, I believe them.

Just my little feedback on the fixtures together as I've dug and not seen anyone else running 2 of them..

Awesome feedback! Thanks for sharing. :dance: