Orphek Atlantik iCon fit check
Orphek Atlantik iCon is a 235W reef light listing about 25x43 in of coverage and roughly 350 PAR at 18 inches. That clears ReefCrafter's PAR targets for soft coral, LPS, mixed reef, and SPS tanks. Tanks wider or longer than 25x43 in need a second fixture or a mounting plan that spreads light.
Orphek Atlantik iCon: fits roughly 90-250 gallon systems. Specs, compatibility math, sizing risks, and alternatives before you buy.
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ 90-250 gallon systems, per the catalog fit range.
- ✓ Soft coral (50-150 PAR), LPS (100-200 PAR), mixed reef (150-250 PAR), and SPS (250-350 PAR) goals at about 18 in depth.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Tanks under about 90 gallons; it is sized above them.
- ✕ Systems over about 250 gallons without adding capacity elsewhere.
- ✕ Footprints larger than about 25x43 in from one unit.
Compatibility math
Coverage and PAR
Example: A common 75g footprint is 864 sq in; this fixture lists about 1,075 sq in and 350 PAR at 18 in.
ReefCrafter checks spread and intensity separately because a bright hotspot still leaves dim edges.
Risk notes
- The common mistake is buying a light that grows soft corals now but cannot support the mixed or SPS reef the keeper already wants.
- Large or SPS-heavy tanks may need multiple fixtures even when one light technically fits the gallons.
Professional fit context
- Match coverage width, coverage length, PAR at depth, mounting plan, and fixture count.
- Orphek Atlantik iCon fits roughly 90-250 gallon systems; confirm that range against the final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan.
Alternatives to compare
- EcoTech Marine Radion XR15 G6 Pro LED
330 PAR at 18 in vs 350: less intensity, suited to lower-light corals.
- AquaIllumination Hydra 32HD Reef LED Black
320 PAR at 18 in vs 350: less intensity, suited to lower-light corals.
- EcoTech Marine Radion XR15 G6 Blue LED
290 PAR at 18 in vs 350: less intensity, suited to lower-light corals.
Livestock this affects
- Acan coral
Moderate light need; within this fixture's listed PAR.
- Acropora
High light need; within this fixture's listed PAR.
- Birdsnest coral
High light need; within this fixture's listed PAR.
- Blastomussa coral
Low light need; within this fixture's listed PAR.
Full spec snapshot
- Category
- Lights
- Build tier
- Premium
- Estimated price
- $935
- Tank fit range
- fits roughly 90-250 gallon systems
- Format
- LED Panel
- Coverage
- 1,075 sq in
- PAR at 18 in
- 350
Related reading
Questions
Can the Orphek Atlantik iCon grow SPS corals?
Its listed 350 PAR at 18 inches meets ReefCrafter's SPS target of 250-350 PAR near the coverage center. Edges and deeper rock will read lower, so place SPS high and centered.
How large a tank does one Orphek Atlantik iCon cover?
The listing gives about 25x43 inches of coverage. A tank footprint larger than that needs another fixture or a raised, spread mounting plan to avoid dim edges.
What tank size is the Orphek Atlantik iCon for?
ReefCrafter's catalog fit range for it is 90-250 gallon systems. Confirm that against your final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan rather than the box label alone.
What should I compare the Orphek Atlantik iCon against?
EcoTech Marine Radion XR15 G6 Pro LED (330 PAR at 18 in vs 350: less intensity, suited to lower-light corals); AquaIllumination Hydra 32HD Reef LED Black (320 PAR at 18 in vs 350: less intensity, suited to lower-light corals); EcoTech Marine Radion XR15 G6 Blue LED (290 PAR at 18 in vs 350: less intensity, suited to lower-light corals).
