91 ZERO Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have been looking at growing some SPS corals, and also increase the colouration of the softies which the tank is predominatly made up of currently. I keep reading conflicting info on spectrums etc etc. The tank is a Aqua 275L cube with the standard T5 tubes. Would something like this be an improvement and suit the size of tank 77x70x70? Right budget too and very good reviews. - Note I would need to get the 20.5" version., 120W, 16,000k. http://www.marinedepot.com/Maxspect_27_ ... 33-vi.html Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Here is a useful video about the light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I am using the Maxxspect 160W nano razor on my reef and have been very pleased with it. Although it is a big cost initially I think that it is worth spending money on a quality light for the corals. Easy to program and the colour is great, cheap to run, looks good - but would look best on a suspension kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnadian Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Those dimensions give a 375L tank? It's quite deep, might start to get dim at the sandbed. I have the 300W 44" version and it is pretty good but maybe my expectations were too high, it wasn't as good as I thought it might be. FYI, if you open the power supply of the unit there is a switch to change between 110V and 240V so you can import from the USA without needing a new power supply. Also if you have any problems with the unit you won't be covered by warranty unless you send it back to the USA. Otherwise they are widely considered one of the best LED manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91 ZERO Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Cheers for that. It's a 70cmx70cmx77cm, cube. My main thought would be that it wouldn't be bright enough to get to the sand bed, but surely these LEDs would put out more light than the T5 tubes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Crank the intensity up and it might? 70cm is deep, but if you structure the reef with low light demanding corals through to the stonies at the top i would think it would be ok? If you wanted you could get readings on intensity, maybe request them on their site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91 ZERO Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hmm good point. I've just re-arranged it so have most of the softies down low and a large flat topped bit of rock right at the top (about 25cm from the lights) where I can place some acro frags etc. I'll start with 3 or 4 of those little $10-$15 ones on Trade Me first to see how they go. I'll try that first, might turn out I don't need the LEDs at all. Try the cheapest option first! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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