is 8.3 watts to many?

cain420

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sounds like alot of light for a 46 to me.. dont know what someone would consider too much light..
what do u have/plan to have in there???
 

drew2005

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Originally Posted by Blue Steel
I am about to buy a current usa PC 4X96 I have a 46 gallon. My question is if it is too much light
Is this a dual satellite pc? If so, then its not 4x96, its 2x96.
 

lubeck

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No, not too many. just make sure you acclimate your soft corals to your new lights. I am sure it will looke awesome post some pics of the difference.
 

drew2005

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Originally Posted by Blue Steel
it says Orbit 4x96w Power Compact & Lunar Light Strip
36"
Current Orbit doesnt make 4x96w in 36". Only in 72". I would make sure before buying.
ORBIT™ SPECIFICATIONS
Model Length Dual Daylight 6,700k/
10,000k Dual Actinic 420nm/
460nm Lunar Light Moon White Independent Control No. Fans Product Dimensions Total Watts Total Amps Config. Shipping Weight
1020 20" 1x40 watt 1x40 watt 1 Yes 1 20.5" x 8.25" x 4.5" 80 0.7 A 9 lbs.
1021 24" 1x65 watt 1x65 watt 2 Yes 1 24.75" x 8.25" x 4.5" 130 0.95 B 12 lbs.
1022 30" 1x65 watt 1x65 watt 2 Yes 1 30.25" x 8.25" x 4.5" 130 0.95 B 13 lbs.
1023 36" 1x96 watt 1x96 watt 3 Yes 1 36.75" x 8.25" x 4.5" 192 1.56 E 11 lbs.
1024 48" 2x65 watt 2x65 watt 4 Yes 1 48.25" x 8.25" x 4.5" 260 1.6 C 20 lbs.
1025 60" 2x65 watt 2x65 watt 5 Yes 1 60" x 8.25" x 4.5" 260 1.7 D 21 lbs.
1026 72" 2x96 watt 2x96 watt 6 Yes 1 72" x 8.25" x 4.5" 384 3.1 H 29 lbs.
1030 36" 2x96 watt 2x96 watt 3 Yes 2 36.75" x 11.6" x 4.25" 384 3.1 F 20 lbs.
1031 48" 2x96 watt 2x96 watt 4 Yes 2 48.25" x 11.6" x 4.25" 384 3.2 G 23 lbs.
1033 72" 4x96 watt 2x96 watt 6 Yes 2 72" x 11.6" x 4.25" 576 4.5 I 33 lbs.
 

drew2005

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Originally Posted by Blue Steel
it says Orbit 4x96w Power Compact & Lunar Light Strip
36"
Oh. I dont think that will be too much.
 
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