Light fixture

[MadReefer]

Today noticed only 2 of the 4 bulbs were lit on my Solar Extreme T5 fixture. Since its old I assumed the bulbs went so replaced them and still no light. The bulbs are good because I swapped them with the working ones. It seems to be those to positions 1 and 3. I placed two 14k bulbs in position and 2 and 4. The tank looks yellow. Any suggestion on what bulbs to use until I get a new fixture. I have some blue and purple. I only keep softies and LPS and tank is a 72g bow front.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[art13]

toss a blue one in with the 14k bulb and it should even out the color for you i would think.

 

[MadReefer]

So looking at LED lights I ran into an issue. The tank brace is broken so there is a piece of bamboo wood being used to support it. It rises about 1 or 1.5 inches high. Most of the LED strip light is low and will not fit. Any suggestions as I am on a budget. Hanging from ceiling is not an option

 

[MadReefer]

I found this on Amazon. The fresh water description states 2" height but cannot find it here.

 

[MadReefer]

toss a blue one in with the 14k bulb and it should even out the color for you i would think.

Did that and still looks yellow. I can live with the appearance for now just worried about an algae outbreak. Should I use two blues?

 

[art13]

Using two blues wouldn't hurt, i believe there's a few people on this site who use nothing but blue bulbs, with maybe a purple or actinic thrown in, and do just fine. Extreme corals also only use blue lights, no whites. They are led lights, but pretty much the same thing.

 

[MadReefer]

Thanks Art, I swapped them for 2 blue ones.

I was looking around and found these two lights; does anyone have any knowledge good or bad?

2pcs Dimmable WIFI LED Aquarium Light Coral Reef Saltwater Marine Fish Tank New | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252545499340?ul_noapp=true
180W Dimmable Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Light Marine Reef Coral SPS/LPS Lamp | eBay

Thanks

 

[Trio91]

https://www.amazon.com/Galaxyhydro-...&qid=1479148253&sr=1-1&keywords=black+box+led

what about these? the black box

 

[MadReefer]

Marcus, I saw those. the 180w are $50 each. My concern is quality; pay $100 now and a year later or less buy something better so wasted money.
The other is nice cause its programmable but not sure if justifies the cost for an unknown.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

If your keeping softies and LPS you might want to check out this light - https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Marine-Aquarium-36-Inch/dp/B00GFTNG3S Now I know you said something about using Bamboo on your tank which hurts the use of lights but I'm not sure what you mean (could you post a picture so we have a better idea what your working with?) I had this light on my 54 until I upgraded to the Kessils. I now run this light on my 36 bow front tank. Its nice can its programmable and come with a remote to change on the fly (even some cool options light lighting or cloudy).

If this will not work I would look for ones that have arms cause you said you are unable to hang from the ceiling. Most of those (like the AIs and Kessils) will cost you a pretty penny but are sweet lights. Personally I love my Kessils.

 

[MadReefer]

Here is pic for those that asked. The brace sits 1" above the top rim.

I did see a 48" light similar but it was almost $200. Why I was looking at the other lights.

 

[MadReefer]

Or how about this?https://www.amazon.com/Aquatic-Life...s/B01HOETST8/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1

 

[MadReefer]

Thanks everyone but think I have settled on this light.
SunSpect 165W LED Aquarium Light Built-in Timer Coral Reefs SPS/LPS Dimmable | eBay

 

[MadReefer]

My LED lights arrived today. Not use to having them and not sure how I feel. I assume once they are mounted higher will get more coverage.

 

[art13]

Put them about 10-12 inches up, i had reefbreeders and put them up around 16 inches with 90 degree optics and it was a nice spread, i'm assuming yours are 120 degree optics

 

[MadReefer]

Art, I am looking at rails right now. These are at max 100% intensity for both channels.