CC-120p vs IT2040

[Jimbojames]

What is a better investment can only buy one now but will buy a 2nd when i can, 65 gallon 36x18x24 lps, zoas mostly no sps,

 

[icedearth15324]

Is the CC-120p the same as the D120? Or is it a completely different fixture?

 

[Jimbojames]

Is the CC-120p the same as the D120? Or is it a completely different fixture?

Cc120 is programable, the D120 isnt plus no moon lights

 

[Jep21]

In my opinion I would go with a cc120 programmable.. It's a great price and u won't need a controller for it.. Plus the jimmy is local and if u run into any problems he's just a drive away.. I would just say u would need two cc120 programmable for ur tank

 

[Steve1986]

But u could buy 2 d-120 for the price of one of the others if you go with the group buy.

 

[Aquaman]

nope jimmy said that the 120 will do deeper than a 24 high tank

 

[DD]

On a 36" long tank, it would be difficult to get away with one fixture. The sides of the tank will be darker than the center 24".

I was originally going to set up a 65 gallon and I was hoping to get away with using one 27" maxspect razor, or 2 cc120p's/ 2 D120's/ 2 IT2040's.

This is not to say it wouldn't work, it just won't be as bright and you would have to keep lower light type of corals on the sides of the tank. Depth really wouldn't make a difference because you could just lower the fixture. My tank is 21"H and I'm using 1 D120 at 8" above the water level. I can't turn it up all the way because it'll bleach out stuff on the sand bed. Just my humble opinion.

Edit: my tank the D120 is on is 20" L X 18" W X 21" H just to give you an idea of coverage. The tank I'll be setting up is 24X24X20 and I want the IT 2040 but am thinking I might want the next size up. The other reason you would want two fixtures is the center brace on the tank.