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Old 12-19-2012, 01:30 AM
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Welcome Simons to CanReef, dont be afraid to ask lots of questions no matter how silly you think they are. Nice size tank for your first build.
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Old 12-19-2012, 03:39 AM
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Sunbrite makes a 72" led fixture. I've been using one since they came out, and haven't had any issues. I was going to the store to get radions, but big Al's had a sunbrite over one of their tanks, and I loved how it looked. The price difference played a small part too.
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:31 PM
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thanks for some of the responses. I had heard of the Sunbrite series of fixtures but most of the reviews I have read on them regarding performance was pretty underwhelming.

The majority of complaints I read about these lights were that the cooling fans in the 7 series was quite loud and when the power goes out and comes back on they instantly goto full power regardless of your programmed settings.

Just a little bit Leary of these lights from my limited research I have done.
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:39 PM
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You could always make a frame that sits on the tank that can hold the more modular LED pendants like AI, Ecotech & GHL.

The Maxspects also have a rail mounting system
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I do like that mounting rail! Hmm..
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I used that rail to mount my Radions. It is very sturdy.
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Old 12-19-2012, 04:13 PM
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I've never had my sunbrites come on full blast after unplugging them. Mine go straight back into the program cycle.

I can't say anything about the noise on the fan, as I've never listened for it. I can say for sure its not louder than the rest of the equipment on my tank.

As far as coverage goes, my 6' 125Gal is covered from corner to corner, with quite a bit of light leaking on the front and back of the tank. I am currently working on a 7' X 24" x 30" tank, and I plan on using my 72" fixture as the only lighting. I'm fairly confident it will be more than enough. Because of where my rocks and coral will be placed, im not too concerned about the corners of the tank being a little dimmer.
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