Bubble tip anemone

RJ F. · Jan 15, 2020

Cbones1979 said:
How about this

I've never personally used that fixture. However t5ho is arguably the best light. Do some research into what bulbs you want to use as well

Vinnys reef · Jan 15, 2020

Cbones1979 said:
how about this one

Anything better then that current set up t5 are a get way to go what size is your tank the price of that light you can get the ai prime and has great controllability

RJ F. · Jan 15, 2020

I believe he posted in the thread he has a 20 long. So he would need 2 ai primes to get the coverage he would need/want.

Alexreefer · Jan 15, 2020

Ai primes can cover a 2'x2' area when put up on the 12'' stand,(I believe). I ran ! AI prime on my 45 and it covered almost perfectly. Sure more lights is better but 1 for now should be fine.

RJ F. · Jan 15, 2020

Alexreefer said:
Ai primes can cover a 2'x2' area when put up on the 12'' stand,(I believe). I ran ! AI prime on my 45 and it covered almost perfectly. Sure more lights is better but 1 for now should be fine.

Just a kind reminder to read the thread. He has a tank in a place that can not support high brackets. There are alot of details in the thread of how the topic of light options have gotten to where they are now. Also the here is a par breakdown of the ai prime 8 inches off the water. EDIT: 8 inches

Cbones1979 · Jan 15, 2020

I’ll report back on setup and pic after all is received. Thanks all for the tips and patience

Alexreefer · Jan 15, 2020

RJ F. said:
Just a kind reminder to read the thread. He has a tank in a place that can not support high brackets. There are alot of details in the thread of how the topic of light options have gotten to where they are now. Also the here is a par breakdown of the ai prime 8 inches off the water. EDIT: 8 inches

Gotcha, thank you for helping me understand this situation

DonTavo27 · Jan 15, 2020

Check the Reef Breeders V2 fixture.
I ran the 24” over a 40 breeder for almost 3 years. I was able keep just about everything alive, that my parameters would allow.I think they have an 18”light.

old salt reefer · Jan 15, 2020

Cbones1979 said:
how about this one

Yes,yes and yes. Much much better light, does use a lot more electricty though(which wouldn't bother me). If I had to do it all over again, that is what I'd buy over the Current USA anyday of the week.

Vinnys reef · Jan 16, 2020

RJ F. said:
I believe he posted in the thread he has a 20 long. So he would need 2 ai primes to get the coverage he would need/want.

I that case I would get the t5

Cbones1979 · Jan 18, 2020

Not centered under the tv yet but here is the final setup

Cbones1979 · Jan 18, 2020

RJ F. · Jan 18, 2020

How does the light output compare to your old one? Can you tell a dif?

Cbones1979 · Jan 18, 2020

RJ F. said:
How does the light output compare to your old one? Can you tell a dif?

Looks a lot better

I turned down whites to 30% left blue at 100%
Nem perked up instantly it seems

Zack K · Jan 18, 2020

The current USA light is able to support nems if they are up the tank. I had mine mounted about 3" off the water and the nems were 6ish" down and they thrived. had 3 of them ranging 4"-6" in size. But i like the new lights. Definitely doesn't hurt for when you want those Sticks. Tank is looking sexy with the new lights

Cbones1979 · Jan 18, 2020

Zack K said:
The current USA light is able to support nems if they are up the tank. I had mine mounted about 3" off the water and the nems were 6ish" down and they thrived. had 3 of them ranging 4"-6" in size. But i like the new lights. Definitely doesn't hurt for when you want those Sticks. Tank is looking sexy with the new lights

Yeah I was running out of time to return the current lights so basically swapped and paid $20 more for these. Now I sit back and maintain and slowly add more softies and such

Zack K · Jan 18, 2020

Cbones1979 said:
Yeah I was running out of time to return the current lights so basically swapped and paid $20 more for these. Now I sit back and maintain and slowly add more softies and such

Good move, I got mine with the tank so i just rode them out.