Enough light for frag tank?

[jrhunter0000]

i having a frag tank built as we speak. its gonna be 5ft long 2ft wide and 1 ft high. was wondering will this be enough lighting. im only gonna be growing zoas, palys, rics, and maybe some acans.

http://reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-48/">http://reefbreeders.com/shop/photon-48/</a>

Anyone recommend something different maybe cheaper?

 

[ghbrewer]

Have you considered T5 lighting? Or just two of the Evergrow LEDs off of EBay? Both of those options would probably be cheaper than the photon 48. Not to say that the Photon 48 is a bad choice, it seems many are happy with theirs.

 

[bcavalli]

You can grow JUST about anything under ReefBreeders. You may want to run 120 degree optics at the edges of the LED for full coverage on a 5' tank. Also you would need to keep the light settings low with your water depth.
However, take a look at the new Reef Radiance leds with full Apex compatability. If Im not mistaken they are the same lights with different specifications.

 

[jrhunter0000]

Will deff check these out.

 

[jrhunter0000]

ghbrewer;967457 wrote: Have you considered T5 lighting? Or just two of the Evergrow LEDs off of EBay? Both of those options would probably be cheaper than the photon 48. Not to say that the Photon 48 is a bad choice, it seems many are happy with theirs.

led is cheaper on the electric bill haha. and i will check ever glow out

 

[jrhunter0000]

ghbrewer;967457 wrote: Have you considered T5 lighting? Or just two of the Evergrow LEDs off of EBay? Both of those options would probably be cheaper than the photon 48. Not to say that the Photon 48 is a bad choice, it seems many are happy with theirs.

Is there a timer for these evergrow lights?

 

[ghbrewer]

jrhunter0000;967537 wrote: Is there a timer for these evergrow lights?

Not built-in for the $125 ones.

 

[jrhunter0000]

What model comes with timer?

 

[ghbrewer]

Just search "evergrow programmable reef" on eBay.

 

[Reefplumber13]

Canadareefsupply.com. has the ever grow lights.. or I know a store in Jacksonville that has them in stock

 

[ringo®]

jrhunter0000;967554 wrote: What model comes with timer?

IT2040 2060 and 2080

 

[berje]

you can buy my radions

 

[jdwells]

I know my Photon 32 was great over a 4 foot tank. Not exactly the same, but a good comparison I think. There was no visable shading, but I'm sure the par was down on the edges.