Smatfarm G6 light reviews? Alternatives?

[Bigreeflittlefish]

Hey all so I’m trying to get some reasonable lighting for my 200 gallon tank with out spending 2k on lights
So i came upon the smatfarm. G6 lights decided to try one out from amazon seems really strong program looks easy linking looks easy
My major concern is will it grow sps lps corals like a big name will

Amazon.com

a.co

 

[Dburr1014]

Hey all so I’m trying to get some reasonable lighting for my 200 gallon tank with out spending 2k on lights
So i came upon the smatfarm. G6 lights decided to try one out from amazon seems really strong program looks easy linking looks easy
My major concern is will it grow sps lps corals like a big name will

Amazon.com

a.co

I think so.

Did you see the noopsyche K7?
140w, $152 usd.

Thread 'The WiFi Version Noo-Psyche K7 PRO III' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-wifi-version-noo-psyche-k7-pro-iii.923154/

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

I think so.

Did you see the noopsyche K7?

Yes problem is it’s a 3rd party site was hoping to buy on Amazon to avoid return issues

 

[Dburr1014]

Yes problem is it’s a 3rd party site was hoping to buy on Amazon to avoid return issues

Post #3 in this thread telegraham talks about it. He tests alot of lights real world and is a reefer. He shares good and bad.

Thread 'Smat farms led from Amazon' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/smat-farms-led-from-amazon.843957/

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

@telegraham have you tested the 140 watt smatfarm g6 new light? Would you recommend it?!

Post #3 in this thread telegraham talks about it. He tests alot of lights real world and is a reefer. He shares good and bad.

Thread 'Smat farms led from Amazon' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/smat-farms-led-from-amazon.843957/

He seems to have a positive view on the weaker version this new g6 seems to be really strong maybe it’ll grow sps lps

 

[Dburr1014]

@telegraham have you tested the 140 watt smatfarm g6 new light? Would you recommend it?!


He seems to have a positive view on the weaker version this new g6 seems to be really strong maybe it’ll grow sps lps

With enough lights, you can grow anything.
I'm sure it has the right spectrum.
Let's see if he comes on.
He's on Instagram and humblefish also. On humble there's a whole thread on lights.

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

With enough lights, you can grow anything.
I'm sure it has the right spectrum.
Let's see if he comes on.
He's on Instagram and humblefish also. On humble there's a whole thread on lights.

Agreed @Humblefish saved my reef literally twice guys gifted in this hobby @Humblefish maybe your experience can make me make this light choice

I do have to admit dburr the light looks really fancy and well built i really wanted an app light with storms lightening and clouds but it is what it is

 

[Dburr1014]

Agreed @Humblefish saved my reef literally twice guys gifted in this hobby @Humblefish maybe your experience can make me make this light choice

I do have to admit dburr the light looks really fancy and well built i really wanted an app light with storms lightening and clouds but it is what it is

Some of that is very gimmicky.
Though, clouds drifting by I wouldn't mind.
The lightning I can do without, it will only startle fish and make them nervous.

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

See

Some of that is very gimmicky.
Though, clouds drifting by I wouldn't mind.
The lightning I can do without, it will only startle fish and make them nervous.

see that’s interesting, i have the ai primes over my current 75 gallon tank, and had 2 pairs of watchman gobies and shrimp combos and they only went for food during the storm times

 

[telegraham]

some reasonable lighting for my 200 gallon tank with out spending 2k

140W max might mean several 140W lights.

If you want something that will give you support, I think two Quanta Atlas will work. Be sure to ask Luca what he thinks. Set and forget. 0-10V dimming. $500 each. 14000k spectrum. If not the Atlas, or you're not a fan of white light, the ReeFi Uno 2.0 Pro. I'd expect you to need at least three, but ping Daniel at ReeFi.

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

140W max might mean several 140W lights.

If you want something that will give you support, I think two Quanta Atlas will work. Be sure to ask Luca what he thinks. Set and forget. 0-10V dimming. $500 each. 14000k spectrum. If not the Atlas, or you're not a fan of white light, the ReeFi Uno 2.0 Pro. I'd expect you to need at least three, but ping Daniel at ReeFi.

You think 3-4 of the 140w smatfarm wouldn’t work?

 

[telegraham]

You think 3-4 of the 140w smatfarm wouldn’t work?

Nope. I'd double that number.

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

Nope. I'd double that number.

How won’t 4 x 140w lights not support a a 20 inch deep tank isn’t that kinda over kill?

 

[Dburr1014]

How won’t 4 x 140w lights not support a a 20 inch deep tank isn’t that kinda over kill?

It may be a case of coverage. Maybe some T5's with 3 or 4 of the smatfarms.

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

It may be a case of coverage. Maybe some T5's with 3 or 4 of the smatfarms.

Well ima be putting them 6 inches off the water and I’m pretty sure 4 of them literally covers the entire tank

 

[Dburr1014]

Well ima be putting them 6 inches off the water and I’m pretty sure 4 of them literally covers the entire tank

What are the dimensions of your tank?

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

What are the dimensions of your tank?

72 x 30x 22 but I’m leaving an 3-4 inch gap between front glass and back for swim room

 

[Dburr1014]

72 x 30x 22 but I’m leaving an 3-4 inch gap between front glass and back for swim room

Yes, but it will be dark also. That's asking a lot for it to cover more than 24" width. Either two rows of Lights or one row with t5s.

 

[Bigreeflittlefish]

Yes, but it will be dark also. That's asking a lot for it to cover more than 24" width. Either two rows of Lights or one row with t5s.

Well eventually down the road i might add 2 orpheks

 

[Dburr1014]

Well eventually down the road i might add 2 orpheks

Single point lighting at 90° gives shading around the edges. Those being 90° trying to cover a 30" tank will be hard. Coupled with 6" off the surface makes it harder to cover. If they are raised up, say 12", it will cover more but less par. Most* lights cover 24". That means 12" from the source in all directions. The lights you chosen are just that.
BRS did a video on lighting coverage. The blue sky reflects downward, blanketing the ocean. This makes sense, we need to blanket the tank. Also, the sun is a single point light that gives us shimmer.

I'm going on a limb, but I'm sure telegraham was saying more lights being the only light source. Had you said led bars or t5's with the smatfarms, he would say it would have been fine with 3 or 4 lights. IMO, @telegraham can correct me if I'm wrong.