Lights for 60 Cube. Recommendations???

[thirty5]

I am helping a buddy get a DB 60 CUBE set up 24x24x24.

Tank and stand are set. Pump not an issue.

Need lights though. What can you recommend for LED. No sps. Prob just softies , polyps, Lps.

Would like dimmable with different controls for each channel. But nothing crazy expensive.



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[Koolaidreef]

Evolution LEDs or custom made unit.

 

[CoralMeister]

For starter LEDs, and a softie/LPS tank, don't go crazy with LEDs like AI SOLs. Perhaps you should look into getting PAR bulbs.

 

[coralcrazy]

Go t'5's instead. I did MH, LED and t-5's, the best color i got was from t-5's/MH.
I am setting up a 60 cube soon, that will be sps and zoa....all t-5 lighting

 

[JonnyJ]

Par38s aren't a good choice for a 24x24x24 tank. You would need atleast 4 bulbs. You wouldn't have independent controlibility unless you spent a fortune for the newer style controllable bulbs which run 130+ and still pretty knew.

Im on the edge about LEDs as well. I have great growth and nice color. I have been running them 3+ years and Whenever I see t5s I am jealous.

I would shoot for a t5 led combo. Maybe a 24" t5 and reefbrite combo for the shimmer.

 

[thirty5]

These lights do not have to be the top of line. What to keep light maintenance down. LED is the choice for this tank.

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[skene]

If you don't need remote dimming... maybe try a Kessil a350w.
I am running the Kessil a150w on my frag tank and I am getting nice PE from all coral.

 

[thirty5]

If you don't need remote dimming... maybe try a Kessil a350w.
I am running the Kessil a150w on my frag tank and I am getting nice PE from all coral.

I would like dimming of each channel. Or controller driven dimmer built in

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[skene]

I would like dimming of each channel. Or controller driven dimmer built in

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Which is why I said if you do not need remote dimming. You can dim the channels on the a350w manually.

 

[thirty5]

Which is why I said if you do not need remote dimming. You can dim the channels on the a350w manually.

I will take a look at it.. thanks

 

[james1990]

Par38s aren't a good choice for a 24x24x24 tank. You would need atleast 4 bulbs. You wouldn't have independent controlibility unless you spent a fortune for the newer style controllable bulbs which run 130+ and still pretty knew.

Im on the edge about LEDs as well. I have great growth and nice color. I have been running them 3+ years and Whenever I see t5s I am jealous.

I would shoot for a t5 led combo. Maybe a 24" t5 and reefbrite combo for the shimmer.

i agree

 

[olegf]

I'd def go with the kessil 350 a friend has it on his 34 solana really love the color output

 

[thirty5]

I'd def go with the kessil 350 a friend has it on his 34 solana really love the color output

One kessil would be enough?? for a 60 cube?

 

[skene]

Yes, I feel that should be more than enough for a 60g cube. Don't forget to get the "W" if you decide on it.. otherwise you will be spotlighting.
Check out my frag tank thread with the Kessil a150w. Keep in mind my frag tank is only 12"h so I had no need for a 350w but you will get the idea of light spread.

 

[thirty5]

aight sweet. I also like the Mounting bracket for it....

 

[Reef Fixations]

Riiiiiiight....it's for a friend. It's okay dude, you can tell everyone that you're starting another build, no one will hold it against you. Everyone knows that you're going to need more room for more stuff. You don't have to say it's for "a buddy".

A buddy... that's a good one! lol

 

[NYC Joe]

I did a DIY 18"x6"?
Of LEDs on my cube.
Placed in the middle looks great.
No probs whatsoever.

And I have the same cube tank.


Thanx
-Joe

 

[thirty5]

Riiiiiiight....it's for a friend. It's okay dude, you can tell everyone that you're starting another build, no one will hold it against you. Everyone knows that you're going to need more room for more stuff. You don't have to say it's for "a buddy".

A buddy... that's a good one! lol

It really is. Swear not for me........

 

[skene]

and here I thought denial was a river in Egypt... :lol2:

 

[thirty6]

It really is. Swear not for me........

It actually is, he's helping our buddy at work upgrade from a biocube, his new build can't be far off though as the topic was brought up twice in last week: matter of time IMHO of course:Lurking::Lurking::Lurking: