Lighting Question

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mikimcat

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I have a question. We are getting ready to upgrade our lighting for our tank for a reef tank. Which brand is better Coralife, Current or Orbit? Just curious to see what would be the best buy. Thanks
 
Well Orbit is made by Current which is really Current-USA. The lighting really depends on the type of coral you would want. However, If your buying a new light for a reef you might as well go right into Metal Halides this is however IMHO. Current-USA makes a really good light. The Current Outer Orbit (Current Orbit HQI) is really the best buy for the amount of light you get again IMHO. I currently own the Current Orbit light for my 55 Gal and i have had no problems with it. I am in the process of buying the newer Current Orbit HQI.
 
what about satelite? I know oddysea is bad.
 
I have the Satellite model which is made by Current USA. Its a great light in my opinion. Only thing I don't like is the plastic mounts, have a nice aluminum light with a plastic mount. I don't understand, but I looked at the Orbit and the Coralife and they look to have plastic mounts as well so its that way across the board.

The reason I choose the satellite was due to its price and the fact that the bulbs are 420/460 and 7.5k/10k vs single wavelengths that the Coralife comes with. Plus you have more variety to choose from with as Current USA uses the square pin bulb design.
 
Ahh rsw beat me to it. Yeah Satelite is another light made by Current-USA. If you want to look at all the different lights Current-USA makes go here:

WWW.Current-USA.com

Honestly for the price of the light i believe Current has one of the best on the market.
 
USCavalry19d said:
Well Orbit is made by Current which is really Current-USA. The lighting really depends on the type of coral you would want. However, If your buying a new light for a reef you might as well go right into Metal Halides this is however IMHO. Current-USA makes a really good light. The Current Outer Orbit (Current Orbit HQI) is really the best buy for the amount of light you get again IMHO. I currently own the Current Orbit light for my 55 Gal and i have had no problems with it. I am in the process of buying the newer Current Orbit HQI.
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yup i agree.

rsw686 said:
I have the Satellite model which is made by Current USA. Its a great light in my opinion. Only thing I don't like is the plastic mounts, have a nice aluminum light with a plastic mount. I don't understand, but I looked at the Orbit and the Coralife and they look to have plastic mounts as well so its that way across the board.

The reason I choose the satellite was due to its price and the fact that the bulbs are 420/460 and 7.5k/10k vs single wavelengths that the Coralife comes with. Plus you have more variety to choose from with as Current USA uses the square pin bulb design.
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i use to use the saltalite on my 29 and now its on my 20 works well fro most basic things i was happy with it. the fan gets loud after a year though.
 
Germanman said:
i use to use the saltalite on my 29 and now its on my 20 works well fro most basic things i was happy with it. the fan gets loud after a year though.
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The fans just like normal computer fans. Probably 60 mm, but I'd have to measure it. Should be easy to swap it out.
 
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