Jump to content

Lights for mixed reef


Esplay
 Share

Recommended Posts

Hey reefers, I want to establish a mixed reef in the long run. I currently have 2 Kessil a80’ s running for a year now. I Plan to keep a some sps corals hence I need to add extra lights. Anyone used the brand noopsyche before? I heard reviews about it being good. I probably have to get 3 sets for a 4 foot tank. Anyone has suggestions or offers on good light fixtures? I’m keen to hear more. Thanks!

C544C59F-461F-4E27-8F31-117EFB4E8D82.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • SRC Member

Never heard of this light before. From the looks of the light, looks like some company trying to replicate Hydra. Plus I don’t think there is any local warranty for it. It is better to go with recognised and established lights such as Hydra, Radion or Orphek. Although these lights cost a lot, they more or less guarantee success and you get what you pay for.


Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I see, I agree that purchasing more familiar Brand’s like AI or Kessil makes me feel more secure haha. Just want to ask, is it sufficient if I add 1 hydra 26 and 2 of my Kessil for a mixed reef? Assuming I run them all at 100%. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • SRC Supporter

Local warranty support (i.e. local service center) is quite important for key equipment like lights. I've seen reefers who had to wait for weeks for replacement parts or had to purchase new set of lights because of lack of ability to service them.

Not sure of your tank size but from pictures,  it appears a minimum of 2x Hydra 52 would be suitable. The Kessil can be used as supplement or frag tank. And of course, ideally all lights should be of the same brand for better control.

 

 

 

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • SRC Member
29 minutes ago, Esplay said:

I see, I agree that purchasing more familiar Brand’s like AI or Kessil makes me feel more secure haha. Just want to ask, is it sufficient if I add 1 hydra 26 and 2 of my Kessil for a mixed reef? Assuming I run them all at 100%. 

You won't have enough spread and you will get hotspots where par is too high if you do this. Running them 100% all the time will shorten the lifespan of the LED also. Also don't get Kessils if you are going for Sps. They are more expensive than Hydras, have poor par output and distribution and Sps don't seem to look them. But aesthetically they are the best LED and I would recommend Kessils for a softie/LPS tank only. T5s enhance growth of sps but electrical consumption high and heat output is high. If your chiller fails your whole tank may GG lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, Reefer_peter said:

You won't have enough spread and you will get hotspots where par is too high if you do this. Running them 100% all the time will shorten the lifespan of the LED also. Also don't get Kessils if you are going for Sps. They are more expensive than Hydras, have poor par output and distribution and Sps don't seem to look them. But aesthetically they are the best LED and I would recommend Kessils for a softie/LPS tank only. T5s enhance growth of sps but electrical consumption high and heat output is high. If your chiller fails your whole tank may GG lol

I agree about the T5 part, I’m afraid one day I return home and my tank will be boiling haha. So do you think 2 sets of 26’s  are sufficient for my tank? If so, what light schedule and output should I use. Thanks 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • SRC Supporter
2 hours ago, Esplay said:

I see, thank you for the response. My tank size is 4x1.5x1.5, shallow setup. 2 hydra 26’s enough for sps?

I ran 2x Hydra26 initially for my 3x1.5x1.5 & it was not enough. Ended up getting a 3rd Hydra26 for that tank.

You can have 2x Hydra26 but will need to limit the SPS placement to specific areas & certain coral types.

The number of lights depends on your rock scape & also the type of SPS. Some such as birdsnest, monti & digi can get by with lower light levels. 

 

For 4ft, and want it to be 'solid', you probably need minimum 2 Hydra52. When budget allows, you can add a 3rd Hydra52 later on.

 

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • SRC Member
I agree about the T5 part, I’m afraid one day I return home and my tank will be boiling haha. So do you think 2 sets of 26’s  are sufficient for my tank? If so, what light schedule and output should I use. Thanks 


This I agree.. tank will boil .. I always run on my aircon to 26 C when ever I leave home for more than an hr.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share



  • Join us on the largest Reefing community in Asia!

    Sign up and share your reefing journey with us, make friends and get helps from the community .

     

  • Topics

  • Latest Update

    1. 0

      WTS Rockscape

    2. 0

      滑铁卢大学申请学校UW毕业证成绩单信封Q/微993398773办理加拿大大学毕业证文凭留信认证留服认证教育部认证回国证明加拿大本科文凭硕士学位证毕业证University of Western Ontario

    3. 0

      新南威尔士大学毕业证丢失UNSW毕业证成绩单Q/微993398773办理澳洲大学毕业证学位证留信认证留服认证教育部认证回国证明澳洲本科学位证硕士文凭成绩单University of New South Wales

    4. 0

      多伦多大学申请学校UT毕业证成绩单信封Q/微993398773办理加拿大大学毕业证文凭留信认证留服认证教育部认证回国证明加拿大本科文凭硕士学位证毕业证University of Toronto

×
×
  • Create New...